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How Often Should You Water a Maple Tree?

March 26, 2023January 30, 2022 by Janice Lundy
Maple Tree

When you think of the visuals of cozy fall weather, you will often envision the crimson and amber leaves falling from maple trees. As one of the most prevalent trees in North America, the many … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Gardening

How Often Should You Water Fig Trees?

March 26, 2023January 30, 2022 by Janice Lundy
Fig Tree

Fig trees are commonly associated with the sweet fruit they bear however they come in thousands of species, many of which do not produce fruit and have variations in their appearance. Growing a fig tree … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Gardening

How Often Should You Water Snake Plants?

March 26, 2023January 30, 2022 by Janice Lundy
Snake Plant

In recent years, snake plants have become a popular choice among new plant owners and seasoned plant owners alike. They offer benefits like air purification, aesthetic appeal, and are relatively low maintenance to take care … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Gardening

5 Best Free Apps to Help Identify Plants in 2024

March 3, 2024January 30, 2022 by Jamie

Have you ever walked through a park and realized you have no idea what any of the surrounding trees and shrubs are? Have you found a tantalizing but mysterious plant and wanted to know what … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Gardening

How Often Should You Water Aloe Vera?

March 26, 2023January 27, 2022 by Janice Lundy
Aloe Vera

The aloe vera plant is a succulent plant variety that is known worldwide for the soothing and healing properties of the water gel found within the leaves. For this reason, they are popularly kept as … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Gardening

5 Ways to get Rid of Burweed Stickers in Your Yard

March 7, 2023January 27, 2022 by Jamie
burweed stickers in yard

Let’s set a scene: you’re walking barefoot in your yard when, suddenly, you step on something that makes you yelp. You sit down in the grass only to feel the same poking sensation in your … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

Identifying Snake Holes in the Yard (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023January 27, 2022 by Jamie
Snake at the yard

No homeowner likes the idea of snakes in their backyard. Both anxiety-inducing and destructive, snakes can be a backyard guest that you can’t wait to get rid of! If you have holes in your yard, … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

7 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Maggots in Your Garage

March 7, 2023January 23, 2022 by Jamie
get rid of maggots in garage

There are a few things more disgusting and frightening than finding maggots in your garage or storage area. These wiggling bugs are usually a sign of a deeper issue, but that doesn’t mean that you … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips

7 Easy Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Garbage Cans from Smelling

March 7, 2023January 23, 2022 by Jamie
keep outdoor garbage cans from smelling

Have you ever passed by a dirty garbage can that smelled like rotten food? Are there flies or maggots around your trash and you’re not sure why that’s happening? I’ll show you how to keep … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips

Wet Rot Vs Dry Rot | What’s the Difference?

March 7, 2023January 17, 2022 by Jamie

When it comes to working with rotting wood, it’s a good idea to understand the different types of rot and just what they might mean for your wood. Wet rot and dry rot are very … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood
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