Spring is nearly here, bringing the beautiful dainty flowers we all love. Early spring bloomers like daffodils and hyacinths are emerging. Magnolia and cherry blossom trees are bursting with color. So what better time to start spring garden planning to include these seasonal favorites. Designing your garden now allows a few spring flowers to be planted. … More SPRING GARDEN PLANNING
It’s that time of year again for tree leaves to change to bright red, orange, and yellow shades and then fall to the ground. Beautiful, right? Well, not exactly. Visually, the change in tree colors is delightful, and the fallen leaves also bring a sense of beauty. But, if you’ve just seeded or re-seeded your lawn, falling … More HOW TO PROTECT GRASS SEED WHEN LEAVES ARE FALLING
Fall-2022 | Quick Tip #2 Fungi can occur when you least expect it. Especially when environmental conditions are favorable. If not controlled, they can infect and ravage plants and lawns to the point of no return. So the most effective way to prevent and control fungus is to get ahead of it. Thus, using a fungus … More MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO PREVENT & CONTROL FUNGUS
It’s that time again…fall has arrived!🍁 Cooler temperatures and breezy air 🍃🍂—we like this time of year. At last, we can get back to more gardening without the stifling heat and humidity. Clean-up So now is the time to start cleaning up your summer blooms. Many annuals and perennials will last until the first frost. … More IT’S FALL!
Summer-2022 – Quick Tip #4 As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. During hot, humid weather conditions, fungi love to grow on plants and lawns. This is because summertime provides optimal conditions for some fungi to flourish. Fungi can be a persistent problem. That’s why you need to use a fungicide. Also, keep in mind, … More WHY YOU NEED TO USE A FUNGICIDE
If you work hard to maintain a beautiful yard, you don’t want pesky neighborhood pets or other wildlife to damage it. Certainly, it’s never easy to accept damage to your property. But, it’s frustrating when wild animals such as squirrels, deer, rabbits, or other wildlife eat your plants or dig holes in your lawn. Although … More HOW TO KEEP PESKY NEIGHBORHOOD PETS OUT OF YOUR YARD
🌻 We’re Back! 🌻 After some much-needed R & R, we’re back and ready to share details about some new features available on the website and a few still in the works. First, we’ve updated our menu and moved a few things around. You’ll also want to check out the following: Our updated home … More 2022 SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENTS
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. A quality mower is something every gardener needs to keep a well-maintained lawn. Whether it’s a push, self-propelled, or riding mower, this is not a tool you want to go cheap on. There are dozens of mowers on the market. So we will explain the types … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #9 | QUALITY MOWER
Summer is officially here, and it is hot! 🔥 We know that everyone won’t experience 90-plus degrees Fahrenheit with humidity. But summer can still be hot and taxing on grass and plants. Summer is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. So, your yard will receive the most direct sunlight throughout … More SUMMER MUST-DOS
Fertilizers for plants and grass are necessary because they contain chemicals to help improve growth and plant productiveness (blooms, output, etc.). These chemicals also help enhance the quality of the soil, which may not have proper nutrients or was depleted over time. Manufacturers formulate fertilizers in liquid or granule form and market them for application … More WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FERTILIZERS?