Danielle McLeod 
So, what is mulch and why do we use it? I know I’ve spread the stuff around my vegetable garden or flower beds without really knowing its purpose, just liking the look of it. In truth, mulch is very important for the health of your landscaping. It helps retain soil moisture, controls weed growth, prevents …
My son recently asked what “possible good flies were” as he attempted to swat away the worst of them during an outdoor family meal. Equally annoyed, I wasn’t even going to attempt to explain the role they play in the ecosystem since I was too busy gathering up our dinner to bring it back in …
If you use a garden hose for any type of yard work, you will eventually be asking yourself, why does my garden hose leak? Occasionally a leaky hose might be as simple as a loose connection at the faucet that is easily remedied with a quick turn of the joint. Other times, you might need a serious …
After spending a few seasons landscaping and building garden beds, I found myself finally settling into the mindset to add in the small details that often go overlooked during the building, planting, and hauling of dirt that occurs during a new garden process. Garden border details and lighting solutions were fairly simple to incorporate once the …
Nothing brightens up a yard and provides interest quite like water features. Not only do you add an entirely new, and diverse, ecosystem of plants with the creation of garden ponds, but you also invite a relaxing atmosphere into your outdoor living space. Ponds also give an illusion of depth to an otherwise spatially challenged …
Read more73 Design Ideas to Brighten Your Yard With a Garden Pond
Staying on top of maintenance is a key duty of every property owner. Not only will the land look its best, but it will also maintain its value. Large properties require special products, including a high-quality tow-behind spreader that can attach to an ATV, tractor, or mower. Beyond lawn care, you can use a spreader …
Read moreBest Tow-Behind Spreaders: Large Capacity Hoppers for Large Lawns
Owning a lawn requires quite a bit of maintenance throughout the year, and to keep it looking healthy and green requires more than just water and a quick mow. Lawn care can seem a bit overwhelming at first, and you’ve probably found yourself asking why are certain spots turning brown, why are dandelions popping up …
Read moreScotts Fertilizers: What Is the Best Way to Feed Your Lawn?
If you’re tired of dragging around heavy garden hoses from watering location to watering location, you have to look into these lightweight options. While good hoses tend to be heavy and cumbersome, you can find durable and lightweight garden hoses. We found them for you and have reviewed them in detail below. Read on to …
Read moreBest Lightweight Garden Hose Picks for Your Watering Needs
Keeping chickens isn’t a difficult task, however, you do need to ensure their safety and health by providing a space for them to live and roost. Although there are many prefabricated chicken coops from which you can choose, sometimes building your own is a better approach, especially if you own a large flock. Chickens need …
Read moreLarge Chicken Coop Plans: Instructions to Build Your Own
I prefer to go au naturel, as in I hate to cover my hands up while working with anything, especially in the yard. I love to keep my nails done, but I will happily sacrifice them to the dirt gods when digging, pulling weeds, cutting flowers, or planting bulbs in the yard and garden. It seems …
Read moreThe 5 Best Gardening Gloves for All Your Gardening Needs