There’s nothing quite as relaxing and refreshing as popping a nice cold drink on a warm day on your patio. The most convenient and quickest way of having this comfort is with ice buckets on … Read more
Ants are fascinating and in general, are beneficial to your yard, but as gardeners, our knee-jerk reaction seems to be “bug bad.” There are times when you do need to move an ant population, but … Read more
Not everyone has access to a pool or can set up a pool in their backyard. Some have to go to public pools to relax or to escape the summer heat. But, most of the … Read more
So you’re looking to establish a new lawn, but you’re not sure what’s better to use: topsoil or compost. What are they and what do you need to grow a vibrant lawn? Topsoil and compost … Read more
Ah, the end of the growing season. While it’s tempting to throw up your hands and take a winter-long break from gardening (which you deserve, with all the work you put in), there are a … Read more
It’s finally that time, your old lawn just isn’t cutting it for you and all you want to see is a luscious green lawn as you step out your front door. As a homeowner, keeping … Read more
Beach sand is a hostile environment for plants – high salt levels, intense heat and light, poor nutrient availability, lack of moisture retention and instability present a very challenging set of obstacles to establishment and … Read more
Maintaining your backyard can be quite a nuisance if you have to deal with thick branches, bushes, and hedges. It may be tricky without the right tools to prepare your outdoor area for social gatherings … Read more
Whether your lawn is your pride and joy, a status symbol, or the lush carpet your children (or you) run around on, you want your grass to grow in green and thick. (And preferably without … Read more
There’s nothing as relaxing as kicking it back and unwinding in your backyard after a tiring day, or simply just to de-stress. But when the hot weather comes around, you might be forced to stay … Read more