Maintaining a lawn may seem like an overwhelming prospect, and may very well be if you are not applying some tried and true techniques to help keep it looking its best. Like any plant, grass requires soil nutrients, sun, and water to grow and thrive, but your approach to the amount of each, and the …
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Plants are all around us. They are in our communities, our yards, even in our homes as bouquets and decor. Most people will encounter so many plants every single day. But exactly how much do you know about plants? Did you know, for example, that many plants are actually edible? That’s right, plants you pass …
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Nothing is better tasting than fresh fruits and vegetables right out of the garden, but that isn’t a reality for everyone due to the time, effort, and space it takes to get a decent harvest. Plus, your produce is only good for a short period of time, which means you need to store it for …
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If your plants aren’t thriving despite all your best efforts, you may need to take a closer look- a MUCH closer look. Many times, we fail to realize that the soils our plants are living in aren’t quite up to par with vegetative needs. This is especially true for plants that require certain nutrients to …
Read moreHow to Use a Soil Test Kit: A Guide to Your Soil Health
Wood chippers are an excellent addition to your machinery collection of landscape maintenance. When you have regular woody brush and hedge trimming, tree pruning, and forest cleanup to take care of, having your own chipper can make your life so much easier. Investing in one is also many times cheaper than the regular rental of …
Most people are looking to get rid of mosquitoes because they are super annoying, and the bites cause itchiness and a lot of irritation. More importantly, mosquito bites can transmit about 15 different diseases, some of them being actually fatal. Mosquitoes are amongst the greatest disease carriers in the entire world. If you have ever …
Sprinklers have this amazing capacity of being both extremely useful and a delight for your family and pets alike. Whether you want to water the lawn or have your kids running wild underneath the water droplets and cooling down under the summer sun’s heat, a sprinkler has become a very practical home item for every …
We’ve all seen the heart-warming ads where children and dogs jump into this huge pile of leaves and they almost make it seems like leaf-raking is the ultimate way to spend time with the family, enjoy fall, find pleasure in the small things and so on and so forth (and what have you). The truth …
Read moreThe Best Leaf Raking Hacks Every Homeowner Should Know
Whether you have recently purchased a new home with property, or are simply wanting a new look for an existing yard, creating a list of ideas is a good way to get your creative juices flowing. Even if you have a particular vision in mind, looking over what other people have done can help you …
Read more99 Ideas for the Backyard: Inspiring Landscaping for Your Property
When you first move into a new home, it can be a very exciting time! There will be lots to do in order to get settled, but you can have fun doing all of it. Choosing furniture for your new home is typically one of the first things on the list. It is important to …