When is the Best Time to Mow the Lawn, Before or After Rain?
Your grass is getting tall and it’s time to mow. But the weather report says rain is on the way. What do you do? Mow now or wait for the rain to pass? The best … Read more
Lawn & Garden
Lawn care and garden tips, maintenance, and tricks, to answer all your yard question needs. As a homeowner, keeping your lawn and garden in top shape is very important. It is an enjoyable activity that can keep your property value high and keep your body in shape!
Why Are There So Many Ant Hills in my Yard?
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
Compost vs Topsoil for a New Lawn | What’s Better?
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
How to Remove Old Grass and Lay New Turf
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
What Plants Grow in Beach Sand?
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
How to Add Organic Matter to Your Lawn?
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
9 Ways to Cool Down Your Backyard During the Summer Heat
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
Organic vs Non-Organic Seeds | What’s The Difference?
You’ve decided to grow an organic garden. Hurray! But when you’ve picked up your seed catalogue, you ask yourself — what exactly are organic seeds, how are they different, and should you buy them? The … Read more
How to Install Concrete Pavers Over Dirt: Detailed Guide With Photos
I decided my backyard needed an upgrade. I moved into a newly constructed neighborhood and all of our backyards were rocks and dirt, and let me tell you some of the rocks were boulders, they … Read more
Best Garden Plants for Carbon Capture (Carbon Sequestration)
If you could make a difference in climate change by gardening, would you? Of course! And as a bonus, it’ll make your garden more fertile, more beautiful, and easier to take care of. Win, win, … Read more