If a fellow Floridian tells you, “Don’t worry, it’s only a palmetto bug, not a cockroach,” don’t be fooled. Palmetto […]
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 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
How well did you pay attention in high school chemistry? You probably never guessed pH would one day affect your […]
What are the Different Types of Soil Amendments for Turfgrass Lawns?
Sometimes, you can do everything right for your lawn, but the grass still refuses to green up. If your turf […]
10 Best Drought-Tolerant Trees
Planting a beautiful tree in your landscape can raise your home’s resale value, but this investment could backfire if the […]
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 […]