Category: Gardening

Every year around this time the excitement grows when it looks as if the winter snows will finally melt away, being quickly replaced by the lifegiving rains of spring and early summer. This is the time when we begin planning all the lovely things we...

Avid gardening does not only pertain to maintaining your grass and hedges neat, but also to keeping your garden energy-efficient. Watering and different supplies can be very expensive, and you might be wasting resources, money, and time with very little results. Luckily, there are ways...

With the ubiquity of chemicals like Roundup, you’ve probably either used herbicides on your property or been exposed to herbicides somewhere else. Herbicides with ingredients like glyphosate or 2, 4-D have been widely used by homeowners, schools, businesses, and agricultural industries to control weeds since...

Centipede is a popular grass choice in the Southern region of the United States for many reasons. It’s adaptable, known to thrive in warm, humid climates, enjoys ample sunlight, and is reasonably drought resistant. A centipede lawn will be fairly low maintenance in comparison to...

Getting the best gardening sprayers can be overwhelming because there are many factors you need to consider. Some of the most important ones are capacity, type, and what features are offered. You can start your search with the types and go from there, and the most popular are sling, cart, and backpack sprayers. But how do you know which is the perfect fit for your plants’...

The garden is a space that demands creativity. As the seasons change, so does the mood of your garden, and you can’t just leave it stagnant for months at a time. When winter comes, things will need to be cleared out and prepared for another...

A shed is a great addition to any garden. You can use it as storage or as a safe haven away from the chaotic nature of the main house or you can just watch a series on Dramacool. You can decorate your shed with pastel...

While traditional gardens can be extremely stunning, they require a lot of space and time—making them less than ideal for urban neighborhoods. But you’re not out of options as a DIY gardener. Planter boxes give you the flexibility of switching plants around the patio or front yard...

Newly laid grass needs special care in order for it to establish and grow healthily so that you don’t have to depend on thermostats for a warmer atmosphere. If you’ve recently seeded your lawn or installed new turf, then there are a few things you...

The increased use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals in commercial farming has made people more interested in growing their own plants and vegetables for consumption. However, there is a common misconception that home farming is only suitable for people with lots of extra free...