Have you ever thought about what the numbers in fertilizers, like 0-20-20 fertilizer, are? If you are new to gardening, this is probably a very basic but important thing you need to know. You just don’t have to use any fertilizers to nourish your plants, whether these are vegetables, fruits, crops, grains or flowers. It’s …
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You don’t need a large yard or open space to grow your colorful garden. In fact, all you need is a little space, some determination, and a lot of creativity! I’ve compiled seventeen small garden ideas for you to try out and get those creative juices flowing.
African Boxwood is a resilient little plant that grows easily and works just about anywhere. It’s a plant worth learning about because of its versatility in gardens, parks, and even urban areas. If you’re the kind of person who loves easy plants that never dull or die away, then this is one for you. It’s …
Both beautiful and soft, adagio maiden grass is a resilient shrub that will enhance the outdoor section of any location. There are many reasons why you should use adagio maiden grass wherever you can. Not only is it easy to grow, but once established, it requires very little maintenance.
You may have added a new member in your family just recently – a very cute, fluffy dog. As we all know, this popular pet requires proper and constant care. Training them to urinate (and defecate) is probably the toughest. It’s totally different from potty training in toddlers. Dogs don’t need any potty chair or …
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. I can tell you that I refuse to believe in that saying. Why is that so? Well, this year I had a lot of things on my mind and liming the lawn was not one of them.
Dallisgrass is an unattractive grass species that is native to South America. Over the last two centuries it has made its way to North America and plagues gardens all over southern states of the US. Understanding how to kill Dallisgrass start off with knowing how it spreads and why it seems so difficult to eradicate. …
Are you new to the art of gardening? Don’t know what to do after planting some new grass seeds for your garden? Then read on and fret no more! I am here to help you, my fellow aspiring gardener, know when to mow new grass so you can keep your lawn in beautiful shape.
What Is Monkey Grass? Is Monkey grass attacking your precious lawn and garden while it hinders other plants from thriving? Interestingly, Monkey grass is not really grass, though its name suggests just this. Monkey grass belongs to the lily family. It is a low maintenance plant and pretty much grows in sun and shade throughout the …
Seeing dead spots on your lawn can be quite frustrating and can have varying causes. Grubs or beetle larvae can wreak havoc in your lawn without being detected, as they can make a home in your grass. These lawn pests feed on grass roots while they develop. They live underground until they reach maturity, in …
Tens of billions of dollars are spent by the United States alone annually on flea treatment. How much ever cleaning you do to your surroundings, the problem of fleas seems to not go away for most of us.
Cucumbers are loved for their fresh, cool taste and myriad of health benefits. Dehydrated? Have a cucumber or two. Trying to lose weight? Cucumber sticks with dip. Vitamin deficient? Cucumber Smoothie. Canker sores? Cucumber juice. Leaves great fresh breathe too!
A sought-after succulent, the yucca, adds a very tropical feel and a distinct look to your garden. It’s a sure head-turner with its long foliage like swords and beautiful fountain-like white flowers terminating on a long trunk from its base.
Who wouldn’t love gerbera daisies growing in their own backyard? Gerbera daisies are so perfect and colorful that they hardly look real. This flower blooms in nearly every color and produces beautifully large flowers on long, thick, and sturdy stems.
If you discover a giant mosquito flying around your garden or zipping near your back porch light, do not panic. It’s only a crane fly! Throughout the summer months, adult crane flies emerge from below the ground to mate and lay their eggs. Even though they are considered beneficial decomposers, they can also cause lawn …
It’s very amusing. Mowing wet grass, it seems, has somehow become an ignoble faux pas. The intensity in the way that many preach of its prohibition and the consequences of failing to do so can rightly be compared to other hard and fast rules such as, “Don’t shave against the grain”; “Don’t button your jacket’s …
Trees are living things that live, get sick, and will eventually die; just like human beings. However, when a beloved tree begins to deteriorate, you shouldn’t lose hope! Let us help you! This article will guide you on how to save a dying tree.
A rototiller, also called a cultivator, rotary hoe, or power tiller is a motorized plow used to till the soil in preparation for seeding. It can also be used to dig out weeds while crops are growing and to turn compost. Although more powerful cultivators are available, such as chisel plows that dig deep into …
You finally decided to plant your own banana peppers. You love them on salads and pasta and pizza and sandwiches! So, you’ve put in the time and work needed to grow and care for them in your yard and they’re now growing in bunches! You feel it may finally be that time to pick some …