Maya Dela Cruz

Everyone loves a lawn covered in bright green grass. But the maintenance? Not so much. Clover lawns, on the other hand, are on the rise! Check out how this family completely redid their yard. Doesn’t the clover give it a touch of whimsy, too?  @renovatingourhome Reply to @badmistakitty how we maintain and mow our clover …

When it comes to lawn mower maintenance, having an app can be helpful. You may have tried the Cub  Connect maintenance app only to find that it does not seem to work for users anymore. Why won’t the app connect, and what should you do about it? We researched this problem and will help you …

If you’re building a fence using 4 x 4 posts and cinder blocks for your garden, you’ll want to make sure the pieces fit together correctly. You may wonder if a 4 x 4 will fit in a cinder block. We have done the research and will answer your question in this post! The size …

Using aeration holes is standard practice for healthy lawns. But how far apart should the holes be? Well, the answer can vary due to several factors. We researched and laid out these answers in this article. Aeration holes need to be between 2 to 6 inches apart. In most cases, it is optimal to have …

With their beautiful pink blooms, cherry blossom trees are a popular tourist attraction. If you want to care for one yourself, you may need to purchase a seed or a sapling first. But how much does this cost? After doing some research, we have an answer for you. A pack of cherry blossom seeds may …

You can grow a variety of vegetables by transplanting taproots. But how long should a taproot be before planting? We’ve done some research and have the answer below! Taproots must be at least one inch long before planting. Plant or transplant taproots are around one to two inches long for best results. Some taproot plants …

When it comes to products such as Roundup, there is a water-to-herbicide ratio you must follow. But how much Roundup do you need for 25 gallons of water? We have researched this for you and will answer your question. According to Roundup’s instructions, you will need 37.5 ounces of Roundup Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate …

With its beautiful purple flowers, wisteria is a plant you will definitely want to have in your yard. However, you will need to be aware of the wisteria flower’s blooming period. After doing the research, in this post, we will share information on when wisteria blooms and for how long by zone. Read on! Wisteria …

Any backyard renovation is bound to be a tough job. If you have a backyard that used to have an above-ground pool, you will have a hole and compacted dirt to deal with. But how do you go about filling this eyesore? After some research, we answer your question for you in this post. Keep …

Because of their fruit and appearance, lemon trees are a classic plant to care for. You may encounter problems such as your lemon tree not growing any new leaves. How could this happen, and what should you do about it? After doing the research, we will answer these for you in this post. Read on! …

In gardening or landscaping project, you will need a lot of loam. You can measure this in cubic yards, but how much does a yard of loam weigh? We looked into this and have the answer and more in this post, so keep on reading! A cubic yard of loam will weigh anywhere between 2,000 …

Catnip is known for being well-loved by cats, though humans can benefit from it as well. It is always a good sign when your catnip is flowering, but what should you do when it doesn’t? We have researched why your catnip might not be flowering and what you can do about it. Keep on reading! …

Portulaca is a plant with beautiful flowers that are edible. You might wonder if portulaca attracts pollinators like hummingbirds. We have researched this question and will lay out the answer for you in this post, so keep reading! Portulaca is attractive to hummingbirds. This is probably due to the flower’s high nectar content. The bright …

Do you have plans to build a garden shed, but the only available space for one is an easement? If you are unsure about the legalities of building on an easement, then you may have some hesitation in doing so. We have done the research to help you out on this, so keep reading! The …

Weeping cherry trees are a sight to behold. If you have one in your yard and suspect that something could be eating its leaves, you can’t take action unless you know who the culprit is. Could it be a deer? With our research, we will answer your questions in this post. Read on! Deer are …

With their brilliant magenta flowers, rhododendrons are a beautiful addition to your garden. You must feed your rhododendrons to keep them healthy. Tomato feed is an option, but is it good? We have found the answer through our research laid it out for you in this post. Keep on reading! While tomato feed is fine …

The main attraction of Elephant Ears is their large, wide leaves. So, it is all the more obvious when something is eating your Elephant Ears. Spotting little holes and brown spots on your Elephant Ears is never a good sign. In this post, we lay out our research to help you stop this problem from …

As they grow, daffodil bulbs multiply. While it is not necessary to divide daffodil bulbs, you may want to divide and store them if you do not plan to replant them until next season. In this post, we have researched to guide you on doing just that! Divide daffodil bulbs when the leaves start to …

Garden hoses are a mainstay in any household. However, when water is not coming out of your garden hose, it can be quite frustrating. What could be the problem, and how will you fix it? In this post, we lay out our research to help you with just that! Since there are a few mechanisms …

Whether stirring up the soil in a pot or out in the garden, you will be using a garden cultivator. This task can feel a little daunting if you have a ratchet cultivator and are unsure how to use it. To help you with this, we have done the research and will teach you how …

Have you ever wanted to plant elephant ears but worried about not having space for them to grow? Don’t worry—you can easily grow these plants in a pot of the right size. In this post, we have done the research on the best pot size for elephant ears and how to grow them! Elephant ears …

Gravel boards with uneven gaps ruin the appearance of your fence. It can be annoying if you are facing this issue and do not know how to go about it. In this post, we have done the research to guide you on how to fill gaps under your fence’s gravel board! You can use any …

It can be disheartening to discover that your palo verde tree is dying. Palo verde trees can live for over a hundred years and mature at around 30 years, so it would be a shame for your tree to die off prematurely. We have done the research to help you out with this problem! Palo …

Have you ever wanted to grow a lemon tree indoors but felt too intimidated to do so? Perhaps you are new to gardening or have just never dipped your toes in lemon tree cultivation before. Look no further! We have put together this quick guide to help you get started. Here is a rundown on …

It is never a good sign to find bite marks and gashes in your apple tree bark. Pests that eat the bark off your apple tree could compromise the tree’s health. We have done research on what could be eating your apple tree’s bark to help you out with this problem! Rodents and insects are …