So what is organic pest control? For starters, organic pest control does not mean “chemical-free.” It also doesn’t always mean […]
Author: Jane Purnell
Jane Purnell is an artist, writer, and nature lover. She enjoys teaching readers about the importance of eco-friendly lawn care, integrated pest management, biodiversity, and sustainable landscaping.
How To Get Rid of Palmetto Bugs in Orlando
If a fellow Floridian tells you, “Don’t worry, it’s only a palmetto bug, not a cockroach,” don’t be fooled. Palmetto […]
How to Get Rid of Fire Ants in Orlando
When was the last time you felt the grass beneath your bare feet? Probably not since those ferocious fire ants […]
Lime for Lawns: Why, When, and How to Lime a Lawn
Key Takeaways • Why lime helps: Lime raises acidic soil pH, improving nutrient availability for lawns that don’t respond to […]
What are the Different Types of Soil Amendments for Turfgrass Lawns?
Key Takeaways • Amendments versus fertilizer: Amendments change soil’s physical condition, while fertilizers add plant nutrients.• Match amendment to soil: […]
How to Create a Shade Garden
When shade dapples your landscape, don’t resent it–– embrace it. You may think a beautiful garden requires full sunlight, but […]
10 Best Shade Garden Plants
Think you need full sun to grow beautiful plants? These 10 best shade garden plants prove that shade in the […]
15 Shade Garden Ideas
Shade gardens are among the best-kept secrets of the gardening world. Often seen as a plague on turfgrass and flowering […]
Guide to Weed Control in Your Yard
When your lawn is speckled with yellow flowers, ground ivy, and wild onions, you have a weed problem. Our guide […]
How To Lower Your Energy Bills with Landscaping
Your wallet greens up your landscape, but does your landscape green up your wallet? These eight landscaping ideas for lower […]