The nightmare of having take-all root rot (TARR) on your grass starts with lime-green tinting that evolves into brown turf […]
Author: Sinziana Spiridon
Sinziana Spiridon is an outdoorsy writer with a soft spot for organic gardening and over four years' experience covering lawn care. When not writing about weeds, pests, soil, and plant care, she's tending to her veggie garden, her greenhouse tomatoes, and the lovely turf strip in her front yard.
Gray Leaf Spot Lawn Disease: How to Identify, Control, and Prevent It
Gray leaf spot lawn disease (GLS) is a fungal infection that turns your turf thin and grayish and kills the […]
How to Identify, Control, and Prevent Summer Patch Lawn Disease
Summer patch lawn disease is a heat-loving fungal lawn infection that appears in cool-season lawns and chews through turfgrass roots […]
Yellow Patch: How to Identify, Control, and Prevent It
Seeing yellow patches on your beautiful, fresh lawn in the spring is heartbreaking. But don’t despair just yet. If the […]
Top 10 FAQs About Koi Ponds (And Their Answers)
Thinking about building a koi pond in your backyard? It’s a beautiful and rewarding project you’ll love. But before putting […]
Digging In: 11 Steps to Start a Vegetable Garden
Welcome to the wonderful world of gardening! Starting your first vegetable garden can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It’s […]
How to Water a Vegetable Garden From Seedling to Harvest
Start by watering seeds daily to support germination. After they germinate, water new seedlings every other day to help them […]
15 Inspiring Ideas for Your Backyard Vegetable Garden
Loving fresh veggies and dreaming of a homestead garden to grow your own food in the backyard? We’re happy to […]
How to Weed and Feed Your Lawn
To weed and feed your lawn correctly, apply weed and feed only on actively growing turf when weeds start to pop up. Use a spreader, avoid areas with flowering plants and ornamental shrubs, and don’t water or mow for 1 to 2 days.
Common Lawn Diseases and How to Identify Them
Discover the 20 most common lawn diseases, including dollar spot, brown patch, and snow mold, and how to identify them.