After a long winter with nothing growing outdoors, gardeners are anxious to get an early spring garden planted and enjoy fresh produce. However, spring weather is unpredictable and it can be warm and sunny one day, then rain for the next several days and have nighttime temperatures close to freezing. Fortunately, several plants can stand … Read more
When coping with a large lawn or park area, a tow behind sprayer can be a necessity. Fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides could be hand sprayed, but it would not be easy and it would be very time-consuming. The next question is which one is the best tow behind sprayer? Things To Consider For Tow Behind … Read more
We love our yard and garden, and we also love our yearly vacation, is there a way to have both simultaneously? Sure there is if you know a few tricks on how to vacation proof your yard and garden. Home gardens and thriving lawns need a lot of TLC to grow, especially during the hot … Read more
A grow tent is an ideal way to garden indoors. It can be set up anywhere and can be just about any size. However, for it to be useful it has to have the right humidity level. There are a lot of things that can be done to maintain the right amount of moisture in … Read more
The best CFM for a leaf blower is going to depend on the area that needs to be cleared and the type of debris that needs to be moved. A small yard in a city or suburb may only need two hundred to four hundred CFM. An estate sitting on an acre or so of … Read more
Pothos is a common houseplant and often thought of as the easiest one to grow. Its botanical name is Epipremnum aureum. It is also sometimes called taro vine or devil’s ivy. Pothos is a vine plant, but it doesn’t need a trellis. However, it can be draped around a room in a becoming fashion. It … Read more
There are several species of aphids, which are small insects. In fact, they can be somewhat difficult to see as their color blends with the color of most plants, including succulents. They have a sharp mouth-like part that they use to feed on the sap of leaves. The thick sap of succulents is prime feeding … Read more
Rocks can be found anywhere around your garden. Most people pick and use it to surround and beautify their homes. Some even use it to create a pathway and focal point. Generally, you can do many things from rocks and use them for your landscape. However, most rocks may look unsightly since they have a … Read more
Cultivating or otherwise know as tilling the soil of your garden is an old-age practice of loosing and churning the soil of the garden to help the soil recover and make it easier for you to add compost and plant the seeds. However, you can also do the alternate method which is called “no-till gardening“. … Read more
Snakes can be a problem around the world. There are both venomous and nonvenomous types and both can be a nuisance. Even a nonvenomous snake can bite. There are chemical sprays to ward them off but they do not always work. Sometimes plants that repel snakes are a better option. In general, snakes don’t like … Read more