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 …
Looking for the best perennial border plants to add beauty and order to your flowerbeds, sidewalks and home landscaping? Border plantings not only add color, interest and definition to your planting areas, they also help keep your flowerbeds much tidier in the process. They are perfect for holding in mulch and keeping it from spilling …
When it comes to using stone as a mulch in the landscape successfully, it all comes down to knowing where stone will work well, and where using it may cause more problems than it solves. Rock has become a popular choice in recent years for using as a mulch. It is certainly easy to see …
There is no easier and more economical way to re-energize and power the soil and plants in your garden and flowerbeds this fall than with Autumn’s bounty of falling leaves! Although gathering, raking, piling and / or bagging up leaves can be a dreaded chore for many, all of those leaves can be an incredible …
Looking for the best way to plant grass seed? Whether filling a few bare spots in your lawn, seeding a large space, or planting an entire new lawn, getting grass seed to take hold and grow can be a challenge for many homeowners. There is nothing worse than throwing down a bag or two of …
How you care for your hydrangea bushes in late summer and fall can not only have a big impact on their overall health, but also on just how well they perform next year. And that includes whether they bloom big – or perhaps not at all! As daylight begins to fade with each passing day …
Looking for a few great all-natural methods to kill stubborn weeds in your driveway, sidewalks and patio areas? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to use harsh chemical concoctions to control weeds in the non-grassy areas around your home. Not only can herbicides be dangerous to you, your pets and the environment, they can …
Is it really possible to keep mosquitoes out of your yard without spraying all kinds of chemicals and harsh sprays on your lawn, clothes and body? Mosquitoes can all but ruin a perfect evening outdoors. Especially as the heat and humidity of summer seem to multiply these harmful and painful pests by the thousands. Unfortunately, …
Looking for the best and most beautiful ornamental grass varieties to grow in your yard to help create a long lasting, easy care landscape? Ornamental grasses are an excellent way to add low maintenance texture, color and interest to your landscape. Not only are most varieties heat tolerant and drought proof, they also are pest …