Quality fertilizer is not cheap, especially when you’re buying organic liquid fertilizers. Proper storage techniques will help you make the most out of that fertilizer year after year. But how long does fertilizer last? And … Read more
Reseeding your lawn always ends up with half a bag of unused grass seed. What can you do with leftover grass seed? Will it go bad? Can you still use it next year? Grass seed … Read more
Mulch is a wonderful gardening aid that prevents weeds from germinating and water from evaporating. But inevitably, you always have to buy more bagged mulch than you need. Can bagged mulch go bad? Can you … Read more
Did you know that just because it’s winter, you may still have to water your lawn? If you’re up in the north like I am, where winters last a third of the year, you can … Read more
Maybe you live in a humid area, or maybe you aren’t as great at remembering to bring in patio cushions as you’d like to be. Either way, you walk out onto your patio to enjoy … Read more
Hydrangeas are one of the top favorites among gardeners, however they aren’t easy to grow. Although hydrangeas are resistant to many diseases and pests, there are particular rules that you should follow when trying to … Read more
You know that lawns are an ecological disaster. The synthetic fertilizers (especially synthetic nitrogen) dumped on lawns to turn them green contribute to global warming and continue to destroy the environment. An hour with a … Read more
So you’re in the market for a new mower, but you’re dizzy from all the options. What is a reel mower? How is it different from a rotary mower? And will somebody please just tell … Read more
Chaise lounge chairs are a special breed of furniture, a hybrid between chair and sofa, and its primary function is providing ultimate relaxation. Your nearly horizontal in one of these, with your legs propped up … Read more
So you have mushrooms dotting your lawn. Congratulations! Wait, you mean no one has ever congratulated you on your mushrooms before? You think mushrooms are just weeds? Think again. To successfully get rid of mushrooms, … Read more