Wouldn’t it be amazing to grow tasty big tomatoes all year round for perfect BLT’s or pick bright, cheerful flowers even on the dreariest days? Gardening enthusiasts can have these things and more by constructing a greenhouse in their backyards or acreages. You can choose a mini greenhouse, small greenhouse […]
The moment weeds like dandelions, chickweed, crabgrass and purslane pop up in the grass, you likely dig them up or douse them with a spray bottle full of Roundup or another weed killer. But hold back on your trigger finger and do your homework first. Identifying the weeds growing in […]
Nothing emits the same lush, tropical feel as a landscape filled with majestic palm trees. Well-maintained palms beautify the landscape as they add to your home’s value. What’s not to like about that? Proper palm tree care leads to hardy and long-lived trees and their care begins the moment you transplant them into […]
You might have received a money tree plant for a wedding gift, baptism, birthday or anniversary. It doesn’t grow money, but the legend is that if you faithfully tend the plant, you will prosper, says Rick Pudwell, director of horticulture at Memphis Botanic Garden. It’s known for bringing positive energy and good […]
Fall leaves bring such beauty to the scenery with festive oranges and yellows. But that splendor ends quickly, and something has to be done with all those fallen leaves. Or does it? The old thinking was that raking leaves was a part of Homeowner 101: Every leaf must be removed from […]
If you’re dreaming of wandering barefooted through a green lawn in spring, you must care for it in the fall. Fall lawn care doesn’t have to be complicated and makes the difference between having a healthy green lawn or a patchy brown one come spring. This checklist of basic fall lawn care steps […]
They love your yard. They are lounging on the freshly cut grass, digging in your flower beds (and leaving gifts for you in the dirt), and they are stalking the areas around the bird feeders. Outdoor cats can take over your lawn space. “Cats may be attracted to a particular […]
Dirt is dirt, right? It gets under your nails, it gets tracked into your house and it creates a lot of laundry if you have young children. Most people don’t give topsoil a second thought other than to grumble about the mess it makes. But your soil deserves respect. It […]
You’re on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin. But what is the perfect time to pick that ideal pumpkin for turning into a Halloween jack-o’-lantern? And how do you keep it from rotting before trick-or-treaters come knocking? The experts say the answers aren’t carved in stone, but careful selection and […]
Your lawn was meant to be used — but maybe you have used it too much. Maybe it has become: A staging area for that van you’ve been trying to sell. Where you practice your short game. Basepaths where your kids re-enact the World Series, every day. Your dog’s workout […]