With varieties all across the country, aphids are probably the pest you didn’t even know you had. They’re teeny-tiny but can create a great big mess. That’s why it’s important to know how to get rid of aphids. From DIY sprays and companion plants to essential oils and store-bought solutions, […]
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 […]
Flowering shrubs bring your landscape year-round beauty. Their pollinator-friendly blossoms and scents herald changing seasons and set your property apart. Add ornamental fruits and colorful stems that many flowering shrubs deliver, and you have a winning combination from the start … if your pruning is spot-on. To look and perform […]
They leave shiny trails of slime on your sidewalk and across mulched beds. They hang out in your potted plants and under broad-leafed hostas. You might wonder if there is a fast way to slow the march of the garden snail on your property. Backyard escargot, perhaps? Technically, at least […]
If you hope to change things up with your curb appeal, your lawn or backyard, several organizations, and companies have researched the biggest trends coming next year. They found the most popular ways to enhance your property along with the latest technology for your outdoor upkeep. “It’s important for people […]
A sprinkler system helps beautify your lawn and garden. But to keep that irrigation system running smooth a long time, you have to winterize it as the weather gets colder and colder in many parts of the country. The winterization process consists of a blow-out method of ridding all the water […]
You’ve given up on a section of your lawn. The crabgrass has won. Or you have a perfectly good section, but you want to convert it into garden space. Sure, you could rent a tiller and rake and yank up weeds until your back gives out, but there’s another way: […]
Those cheery bright pumpkins that have been adorning your front yard for Halloween can be turned into some creative, decorative items such as serving bowls or become organic matter for your compost bin. You can also make hundreds of pumpkin recipes including pumpkin bread and muffins, pumpkin soup and the […]
When you have a question about landscaping in your geographical area, you might consult the Farmer’s Almanac for planting charts or frost dates, or look at the USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map for plant hardiness. But there is another chart that could help you with your landscape decisions — the Köppen climate classification system. […]
Having fruit trees is a great perk of owning a backyard. Planting fruit trees requires a little more thought and effort that nonfruiting or evergreen trees but it isn’t difficult if you have the right information. Fruit Tree Basic Questions, Answers Let’s start by answering some basic questions people have […]