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Fall Composting: How to Make the Most of Autumn Leaves

December 2, 2023 by Jamie
fall composting leaves what to do with them

Bagging autumn leaves for the garbage dump is such a waste. You spend all of that time and effort raking, and you don’t even get anything out of it. This year, take advantage of autumn … Read more

Categories Lawn & Garden

Are Fall Leaves Good for the Lawn? Here’s What You Need to Know

December 2, 2023November 24, 2023 by Jamie
autumn grass fall leaves

Raking leaves is backbreaking work, and leaf blowers are loud and ineffective. With national conservancy groups advising people to ditch raking, you’re probably hoping that you can ditch the rake for good. But are fall … Read more

Categories Lawn Care

50 Items NOT To Store in Your Outdoor Shed This Winter

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 by Jamie
winter storage shed in snow modern

  As winter approaches, it’s crucial to prepare not just your home but also your outdoor storage areas for the impending cold. While your shed might seem convenient to tuck away various items, certain things … Read more

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5 Signs Your Lawn Is Not Ready for Winter – and Quick Fixes to Get It Ready

November 17, 2023 by Michelle Weaver

The summer is over. You’re probably anticipating a break from the never-ending mowing and watering of your lawn. The autumn leaves have mostly fallen, been mulched, or blown, and you’re about to lock up your … Read more

Categories Lawn Care

Is Clover the New Grass? Exploring the Pros and Cons

November 10, 2023 by Jamie
clover the new grass lawn

Many people are ditching traditional turfgrasses in favor of a clover lawn. Not only is clover better for the environment, it’s also cheaper and easier to maintain. But is clover right for your lawn? Clover … Read more

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The Leafy Dilemma: How Long Can Leaves Stay on Grass?

October 30, 2023 by Michelle Weaver

Many of us welcome the fall season. The cooler temperatures and bright colors of foliage are a celebrated change from the heat of the summer. Even the leaves that have fluttered down onto your lawn … Read more

Categories Lawn Care

To Mulch or Not To Mulch: Can Mulching Leaves Kill Grass?

November 24, 2023October 30, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Can Mulching Leaves Kill Grass - lawn mower

It’s that time of year again! With the end of the summer season, many homeowners are looking forward to a respite from mowing their grass weekly, or, here in the southern USA, sometimes twice a … Read more

Categories Mulch

Tackling Tiny Invaders: Will Neem Oil Kill Ants?

October 20, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
spray neem oil on ants

If you’ve ever spotted ants crawling all over your garden plants, you may be wondering if they’re harmful and if so, what to do to get rid of them. In most cases, seeing a few … Read more

Categories Neem Oil

How Many Bags of Mulch Are on A Pallet?

October 19, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Pallet of Mulch

If you have a big landscaping project in mind, you may be considering buying mulch in bulk. While it is possible to have loose mulch delivered straight to your yard, or you can pick it … Read more

Categories Mulch

Does Neem Oil Kill Caterpillars? (A Natural Solution)

October 20, 2023October 19, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Caterpillars on leaves causing damage - neem oil is solution

We’ve all been there… you have happy, thriving plants in your garden one day, and the next day you find devastation in the form of half-eaten leaves on your prized vegetable plants. Although many bugs … Read more

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