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Sometimes, growing and maintaining a lush, green lawn can feel like a huge undertaking. Have you recently laid netting over the ground and want to mow but don’t know if that’s a good idea? Will the netting damage your lawn mower? Well, we’ve done some research and have the answers. Let’s discuss! Generally, as long …

Figuring out how to keep your grass properly mowed can be a real hassle sometimes. Do you not want to purchase a lawn mower but instead try renting but have no idea how much it will cost? Is this even possible? Luckily, we’ve done extensive research and have the answers here for you. Let’s discuss! …

Finding new ways to manicure a garden can make a world of difference. Do you have grass growing in the front or back of your home but notice it won’t stand up straight? What is causing this to happen? Luckily, we’ve done extensive research into these questions and have the answers below. Let’s discuss! One …

Do you have ferns inside or decorating your landscape? In any location, it is annoying when they are affected by pests. Caterpillars are a common pest we see impacting these plants. This article will answer how you can get rid of caterpillars on your ferns.  There are a variety of ways to rid your ferns …

Figuring out how to maintain and operate garden equipment can be tricky if you’re new to it. Do you need to fill the gas tank on your lawn mower but have no idea where to get fuel? Luckily, we’ve done extensive research into this topic and have the answers. Let’s check them out below! In …

Storing your gardening equipment can feel like a real hassle at times. Do you ever want to keep your lawn mower outside versus the garage/shed but don’t know if it can handle rain? What about super hot and cold temperatures? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have the answers here for you. Let’s discuss …

Would you like to know the best time to remove the netting from your new grass? Well, we have researched this topic and have answers for you. Knowing when to pull the net from fresh grass is essential to ensure you don’t damage your lawn. When growing a lawn from seeds, you should remove the …

Ensuring the plants in your yard grow big and strong can sometimes feel impossible. Do you have an oak tree you’re trying to grow but don’t know how much water it will need? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have all of the answers here for you. Let’s check it out below. Ideally, you …

Finding new ways to make your gardening efficient can feel impossible at times. Do you want to try spreading topsoil with a spreader but have no idea if it will work? Well, we’ve done extensive research into this very question and have the answer for you. Let’s get into it below. If you need to …

Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is fast-growing, hardy, and a top choice for those seeding their lawn. In this article, we will answer when exactly Bermuda grass grows and when you can expect it to go dormant. Bermuda grass grows most in the warm months, typically from late spring through summer. You can expect this grass …

Finding new ways to grow your lawn can feel like an endless task at times. Do you want to try Bermuda grass but don’t know how to spread it properly? Well, we’ve done some research into this very topic and have the answers here for you. Let’s get right into them below. For those wanting …

Would you like to know how many Koi you can have in a 1,000-gallon pond? You must know how many Koi you can have in a 1000-gallon pond, so don’t overcrowd and harm them. Well, we have researched this question and have answers for you. Let’s discuss. You can keep between two and four Koi …

Getting to know and understand the ground in your garden can feel impossible at times. Do you live somewhere with clay soil and don’t know whether you can compact it or not? Well, we’ve done extensive research into this topic and have the answer here for you. Let’s check it out below! Yes, you can …

Are you considering adding Bermuda grass to your garden but want to learn more about the level of maintenance required for species? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together this guide to bring you all the information you need in one place. Generally, weed control for Bermuda grass should begin in the …

You probably wonder how much peat moss you should add to clay soil. Look no further. We have researched all about adding peat moss to clay soil, and we have the answers for you. Let’s discuss! The best way to ensure you use the right amount of peat moss is to go with a 2:1 …

 You just treated your property with a pesticide. Now, the weather forecast calls for rain. That leaves you wondering if the rain will wash away the pesticide treatment, making you do the work again. We researched and found the information to ease your concerns. Modern pesticides solutions can withstand the rain because of added ingredients, …

If you have a garden, you have likely dealt with leaf miners. You may be fighting a losing battle against the little pests, leading you to wonder where they come from. Do leaf miners live in the soil? We have experienced the same problem in our gardens and set out to find a solution. See …

When taking up gardening, whether indoors or outdoors, it’s essential to understand the sensitive nature of seeds and the process of germination. However, you may wonder how long it takes seeds to germinate or when to give up on bad seeds. We scoured expert sources covering seed germination to give you some definitive answers. Germinating …

If you notice leaf miners on your plants, you may not be sure what to do. Do you leave them alone or remove the leaves with leaf miners? We had the same problem and set out to find the best solution. Below, we have outlined findings from top-rated sources.  Removing leaves with leaf miners is …

If you enjoy growing leafy vegetables or other plants, you may discover curious white trails on the leaves. Leaf miners will make quick work of your plants if you don’t act quickly. So, you might be wondering if natural products like vinegar or baking soda can kill leaf miners? We did some research to find …

The day might bring some gardening, or maybe some unfortunate waterlogging, in your yard. Whatever the case, we understand your conundrum—clay soil. Although clay soil can be beneficial in specific situations, its sticky and dense properties make it quite unpopular in a garden bed. You’ve likely heard that adding sand to clay soil is beneficial, …

Neem oil has been used as a pest repellent for centuries—and leaf miners have been, well, “pesty” for about the same length of time. It just makes sense that most gardeners would use neem oil to protect their crops from leaf miners, right? But just because neem oil has a solid track record doesn’t mean it’s …

Clay soil is dense and can retain both nutrients and water well. However, even this moisture-retaining soil has a drying point. This article will answer how long clay soil takes to dry and more.  The time frame of clay soil drying depends on where the soil is. Shaded areas will take a longer time to …

When soil is 50% clay or more, it can be difficult to work with and tough on plants. As a result, many people have heard that sand is the answer. It makes sense in a way—that too much clay could be solved by just diluting it with something else. But should you really add sand …

Growing and maintaining lush, healthy grass can be difficult in clay soil. You may have questions about whether grass can even grow and thrive in clay soil. Not to worry, as we have done plenty of research to uncover how to grow grass on a property with clay soil. You can grow grass in clay …

Getting to know all of the plants in your garden sometimes feels impossible. Have you started to notice your crepe myrtles leaves turning yellow in the summer and don’t know what could be wrong? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have all of the answers waiting here for you. Let’s dive right in. The …

Deciding how to treat the soil in your garden can sometimes be challenging. Do you want to try adding lime to your clay soil but don’t know whether this is helpful or not? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have the answer waiting here for you. Let’s check it out. Although clay soil will …

If you have clay soil, you may be interested in adding materials that improve the soil quality. Because you can get great results with gypsum, you may wonder how much gypsum should be added to clay soil. We did some research so that you can leave out any guesswork.  In most cases, you can add …

If you live in an area where clay soil is plentiful, you may be interested to learn how to manage your clay soil to keep it from cracking. We have compiled some information that you will find helpful.  Clay soil can get large unsightly cracks when the hot sun draws out the moisture. When this …

Locating all of the critters in a garden can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Do you suspect there are Japanese beetles in your yard but can’t seem to find them once the sun sets? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have the answer waiting here for you. Let’s get into …

Clay soil can be the enemy of the gardener. It’s hard to work with, stunts roots and holds too much water. Hydrangeas love water, but do they like clay soil? Luckily, we’ve done plenty of research and have the answer here for you. Let’s discuss. While not every variety of hydrangea thrives in clay soil, …

Figuring out how the ground in your garden works can be tricky sometimes. Has it been raining a lot recently, and you aren’t sure if the clay soil around you is expanding or you’re going crazy? Luckily, we’ve done plenty of research and have all the answers here for you. Let’s check this out. Yes, …

Figuring out how to take care of the trees in your garden can be tricky sometimes. Do you want to fertilize the bald cypress you have planted but do not know which kind to use? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have all of the answers here for you. Let’s check it out. In …

Bald cypress trees are favorites among planters as they provide a calming presence. Their foliage provides shade and makes them an ideal fit within any backyard. But one common question about them is how fast will they grow? We did in-depth research on the topic, and here’s what we learned. A bald cypress tree will …

Understanding the plants in your garden should always start from the ground up. Do you live somewhere with clay soil and don’t know how often you need to water your plants? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have the answer waiting here for you. Let’s check this out. In general, you don’t need to …

Leaf miner insects are any number of insects that feed off a plant’s leaves, creating tunneling injuries as they feed. There are over 300 kinds of leaf miner insects worldwide, including caterpillars, beetles, larvae, moths, and true flies. It is often very hard to spot the actual leafminers. Occasionally, you will spot tiny black flies …

Often, our gardens’ soil and growing conditions are not the sunny paradises depicted on TV gardening shows. Instead, your home is situated on clay soil surrounded by trees or buildings that cast significant shade. These conditions usually combine to add the additional wrinkle of wet soil that does not dry out regularly or fully. Therefore, …

Picture this: you’ve found the perfect hanging basket or pot for your plant but now you’re trying to decide on which ceiling hook you should use. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve researched the best ceiling hooks for hanging plants and have a list for you! The best ceiling …

Epsom salt is a fertilizer well established as a gardening staple. Knowing this, you might wonder which Epsom salt products are best for plants. This post uses up-to-date research to gather and review the top Epsom salts for plants to make your purchasing decision an easy one. Unlike many types of fertilizer, the name Epsom …

In the right climate and with the right care, citrus trees are very prolific growers that can produce lots of fresh and juicy fruit. One of the keys to ensuring that your citrus trees produce a high yield is fertilizer. We’ve researched the best fertilizers for citrus trees which we’ll share with you in this …