It’s not only the grass in your yard that needs an occasional trim if you’re trying to keep your landscape looking its best. Those bushes, hedges and shrubs in your landscape need trimming to look good and keep them strong and healthy. But giving them that much-needed haircut can be […]
As floods become more common, so has the chore of recovering from their damage. Whether the water rises from rivers or oceans or falls from the sky, after it recedes, homeowners need to salvage or replace their lawns. If Mother Nature throws a watery hissy fit and floods your lawn, […]
The worms crawl in … The worms crawl out … The worms play … a surprisingly valuable role in the health and fertility of your lawn! Many gardeners understand the benefits of earthworms in their garden, but homeowners are less aware of how these wriggly guys help their grass, too. […]
The rumbling drone of a bumblebee or the sight of a sweat bee landing on your picnic basket might send you scurrying back inside. But it really should make you smile — these tiny fliers are first responders in food security but are at risk of disappearing. A 2017 University […]
Even for the most fastidious gardener, weeds happen. Spraying to kill weeds effectively and safely takes time and effort, but done right, this last-resort practice can teach you about your lawn so you don’t have to make it an annual chore. Here’s how. 3 Classes of Weeds: Broadleaf, Grassy, Sedge […]
At last, the moment has come: You’re standing on the porch of your newly constructed or newly renovated home, looking out at what will become your gorgeous lawn and landscape. You may think you’re looking at a blank canvas, but that’s not quite the right analogy. Image if DaVinci had […]
Is a green roof for you? Trading above-head shingles for succulents could make your roof more eco-friendly. Colorful flowers and lush green grasses are growing in the sky – or, at least it looks that way from the sidewalk. Plants such as sedum, fescue, yarrow and woodland strawberries are replacing […]
Of all the landscaping projects a homeowner will face, properly landscaping a slope will probably be the most challenging. However, when properly designed and landscaped, a slope can add eye-catching appeal to the area and be a problem-free addition for years to come. Regardless of whether you are landscaping a slope in […]
You thought your $30 bag of grass seed was expensive? That’s nothing compared to what hard-core fans will spend for just a tiny patch of souvenir grass harvested from their favorite historic sports and entertainment fields. In most cases, the souvenir turf comes freeze-dried in a commemorative plaque or trophy […]
The sight of a creepy, crawly or winged insect in our yard or garden sends many of us scrambling to find the bug killer. This shouldn’t always be the case, though. There are numerous lawn and garden insects that are beneficial in regards to pest control within the landscape and […]