Getting rid of poison ivy in your yard can be a loathsome venture. You risk exposing yourself to the plant’s toxins, and it takes real persistence to keep those leaves at bay. Poison ivy can be a burden for those allergic to the plant’s toxic oils. Even when you and […]
Have you ever attended a fancy dinner and not known which fork to use? That’s kind of how it feels looking at rakes in the gardening tools aisle at the home supply store. The difference: While all forks will in some manner get food in your mouth, rakes actually have […]
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 […]
Searching the yard for white puffballs to blow is a favorite summer pastime for kids, but adults often are more interested in learning how to get rid of dandelions marring a perfect lawn. It’s understandable. Dandelions are weeds. Or are they? Dandelions, which are technically herbs, were first brought to […]
How can you get rid of crabgrass in your yard? Your options include pulling the plants at their roots, applying weed killers or turning to lawn care professionals. No matter what method you choose, you may face an ongoing battle. Crabgrass — at first it seems like nothing but an […]
Fans, players and sportscasters love to boast about their home team’s field of dreams, but who really has one? Each year, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA), an organization of 2,700 men and women professionals who oversee sports fields worldwide, cuts through the tall grass to present its Field of […]
Most homeowners want that perfect lawn. When they view a burnt or bare spot because of some lawn pest, it can be frustrating — but there’s always a reason for it. “A lot of times, the damage starts out as spots that don’t match the healthy areas of the lawn. […]
Fall is one of the best times in Detroit. The temperatures start to get cooler, and the leaves on the trees change colors and start to drop. It’s a great time to get out and enjoy fall festivals with your family. Your yard also requires some specific tasks to ensure […]
Mowing can be a hassle, especially if you have a massive lawn. You’ve seen those sporty little mowers happily munching away at the neighbor’s grass, cutting each blade to a specific length and stowing itself away at the end of the mow. Is a robotic mower the right choice for […]
A new generation of electric lawn mowers is drawing Americans with the promise of tackling their mowing chores without having to go buy oil and gas, spending the afternoon with ear protection on, swimming in your lawn mower’s exhaust. Environmental consciousness and advances in electric mower performance are convincing more […]