Believe it or not – there are actually a few incredibly effective methods to kill poison ivy plants in your flowerbeds, lawn and landscape – without having to resort to harsh commercial sprays that can be dangerous to children, pets, other plants – and you! Poison ivy can pop up anywhere. Although many think of …
If there is one outdoor pest that drives both homeowners and gardeners crazy, it’s voles – but thankfully, there are a few simple ways to recognize their damage and stop them from taking over your lawn and garden space without having to resort to harsh poisons or chemicals. The mouse-like vole may appear cute at …
If you are looking to keep your ornamental grasses healthy, strong and vibrant – and create even more plants for your landscape for free – then late winter and early spring is the time to jump into action and cut back and divide your grasses! With all of the different shapes, sizes and colors to …
Did you know that late winter is actually one of the best times of all to sow and plant grass seed for your lawn? It’s true! Not only can spreading grass seed in late winter help to thicken and repair lawns to have them ready to go for spring and summer, winter seeding also happens …
Are you looking for a way to get rid of those pesky ground moles tearing up your yard and landscape this fall? Ground moles can do some serious damage to lawns, flowerbeds and garden. And although they can be active anytime on the surface of the soil when not frozen, they are most active in …
If you are looking for the best way to finally get that thick, luscious lawn you have always dreamed of, then taking the time to overseed your lawn this fall is the perfect answer! Autumn is one of the absolute best times of all to get your grass in shape. The cooler and often wetter …
Looking for a few tips, tricks and secrets to turn all of those falling leaves into great compost this fall – and do it faster than ever? Autumn is here and that means the leaves are starting to fly off the trees and pile up everywhere. Although for many fall is the season of endless …
Did you know that one of the best ways to safely and effectively control an outbreak of pests in your garden, flowerbeds or lawn is with all-natural diatomaceous earth? The list of insects that diatomaceous earth can help control is long and impressive. From aphids, slugs, ticks and cucumber beetles, to Japanese beetles, grubs, spiders …
Are you looking to finally eliminate and kill crabgrass from your lawn, flowerbeds and garden spaces for good – and do it without having to use harsh chemicals? There is no doubt about it, crabgrass can be quite the issue for anyone that maintains a lawn. The invasive plant can creep in seemingly overnight. And …
Looking for a few simple tips to keep weeds out of your flowerbeds for good? There is nothing more frustrating than constantly battling to eliminate weeds from your flowerbeds. You work and work pulling weeds to clear and clean your beds, only to watch the weeds come back stronger than ever in mere days! It’s …