Bamboo is the tallest grass in the world. For many people, it symbolizes universal love, loyalty, eternal youth, and indomitable energy. Also, other people seek to decorate their home or office with it. There are different species when it comes to the bamboos. The bamboo that grows in apartments and is called indoor bamboo and …
Boxelder bugs are the common pests across, which can be found in many places. The adult bugs can go up to 1/2 inch long. Typically, boxelder bugs are black or bright red, with narrow reddish lines on their back. They mainly feed by sucking the box elder tree juices, but sometimes you can find them …
Milorganite is the organic fertilizer obtained from recycled sewage. It contains 85% organic matter that helps nurture and nourish the vegetation in the gardens and lawns by feeding the soil’s microbes. It is manufactured by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District, producing this fertilizer for many years.
What is a Cultivator? It is a type of machinery used to cultivate and till the land. Typically, it comes in different models, ranging from the small cultivation on deep to topsoil tilling. They are used to spare the crops and rip the weeds during the growing period. On the other hand, you can use …
The fascinating fruits in your garden can be strawberries. They are popularly known because they fruit early and offer you the first real taste of summer. Strawberries grow in almost any type of soil, but they prefer well-drained loam soil with a pH level above 6.0. If you’re not sure of the pH level or …
If you are a homeowner, you can increase the hedge appearance by adding bushes or shrubs around the property. However, with time, this hedge will overgrow and can ruin the clean landscape. The electric hedge trimmers are robust and reliable tools that can easily allow you to maintain and trim the hedge. These trimmers come …
Florida is a great state to have fun, live, and grow. One of the things that make it beautiful is a landscape with the best garden. Its vegetation, the coast, and many other landscapes determine its uniqueness. Among them are the lawns, which are essential in public spaces and residential areas like clubs or parks. …
As winter approaches, it is time to start thinking about dealing with the most challenging elements. The amount of snow, which arrives at this period can be difficult to control, and many people are either too busy or physically unable to spend as much time manually handling the snow. Do not leave it very late, …
Sandy soil is mainly composed of sand particles larger than the predominant particles in silt or clay soil. Since water drains quickly in large areas, sandy soil dry promptly and does not store soil nutrients, as do denser silt and clay soil. However, sandy soil has some advantages over heavier ones. For example, it is …
Most garden lovers can agree that clay soil is the worst type of soil. It can be difficult to cultivate due to its properties, and attempting to amend the soil can be problematic. Depending on the situation, you may not have space, energy, or time to try and till the soil to improve it. Fortunately, …
Bougainvillea is a fast-growing shrub, which produces small, inconspicuous flowers and variegated leaves. It grows cascading and unruly and can grow up to 20 feet tall. During the blooming period, it can last for several consecutive weeks. Also, it comes in many colors, including pink, white, orange, and purple. If you want the roots to …
St. Augustine grass is a warm-season grass suitable for the environment with high temperatures, salt, and humidity. You can find it in Texas, southern parts of the United States, Mexico, and South and Central America. It is called buffalo turf in Australia, and in South Africa, it is called buffalo grass. St. Augustine grass is …
How much do you love beer? Do you know that you can make your beer at home? Beer is among the most favorite drinks in the world, competing against coffee, tea, and juice. This ancient drink is consumed equally in most parts of the world and has created a livelihood for barley brewers, manufacturers, distributors, …
Onion grass is an upright herbaceous perennial plant in the Lilac family, which grows to about 30 to 60 cm, but sometimes goes up to 1 m. It abundantly grows in the southeastern United States. You can find onion grass in prairie remnants and areas along the railroads, near the rivers, degraded meadows, woodland borders, …
Orchids are the flowering plant family, which are incredibly popular and can be found worldwide. People grow them in their gardens or at home, and generally, everyone loves them for their fragrant and colorful appeal. The family of orchids are made up of so many different flowers, which are incredibly versatile and can add excellent …
Anytime you are landscaping, gardening, or having construction projects around your home, you will likely need to purchase dirt. Typically, dirt is the landscaping material that contains clay soil, topsoil, dry and the loose sand aggregate, gravel and rocks. Also, it has a moisture content. Depending on how you’re planning to use it, you can …
Frost is a thin layer of ice, which forms when the water vapor changes from gas to solid when exposed to temperature below a freezing point. It can damage plants when water in the plant cells form ice crystals that damage the plant tissues and interfere with fluid movement. Frosts usually occur on calm and …
Foxtails are grass-type weeds that have bushy flower heads, which fascinate birds and children. The broad leafy blades of these weeds stand out among the turf and finer grasses long before their flowering plume appear. They only live for a year, but high seed production may make them come back. Many species of foxtails shed …
The alkalinity or acidity of a substance is usually measured using pH units on a scale of 0 to 14. When the pH level is about 7, it is described as neutral. When it goes below 7, it is described as acidity, and when it goes above 7, it is described as alkalinity. Generally, the …
Poinsettias, also known as the native flower and the Christmas flower, can be kept year-round indoors if they care correctly. They are short-day plants, and they establish their beautiful leaf colors on short winter days. You can see them in the Christmas period and help to make popular gifts and decorations. What many people call …