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.
In This Guide: Clean and rid your roses of pests and weeds Pruning roses Fertilizing roses Checking soil’s ph level Adding mulch “Has my rosebush died?” Glossary of terms Wherever planted, roses add an elegance and sophistication few other flowering plants can muster. They’re undoubtedly a royalty among flora, hence they come with all the …
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.
Butternut squash that’s been harvested at exactly the right time has a wonderful nutty flavour. The texture is also perfect when it’s cooked. You can either mash it up with some butter, sugar & cinnamon; or simply cook it as lightly salted cubes. Either way, knowing when to pick your butternut squash is an important …
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 …
It’s not at all hard to condition a tree to grow straight from the stage of being a sapling. But what about mature established trees? How to straighten a tree If it has grown crooked because of bad rooting or weather conditions?
If you’ve ever seen or grown chayote, you know that it looks very similar to a pear. But it’s actually a squash with a rich nutty flavor loved by millions across the world. Sprouting and growing chayote is a rewarding gardening adventure—if you know what you’re doing.