If you are a gardener, you may be familiar with bagworms and the damage that they can inflict on plants. Similar to other plant pests, bagworms can cause noticeable damage…

Weeds are hardy plants that can grow in the most unlikely places. Unfortunately, they can also rob wanted plants of nutrients and water. Keeping weeds at bay is an important…

Weeds can be an ongoing nuisance when you have a lawn or a garden. You pull one up, and then in the next day or two, you'll see that two…

Sandy soil tends to be acidic and lacks nutrients. While some plants thrive in this environment, many need a more neutral soil pH level to thrive. There are various ways…

Are you preparing to build your first retaining wall? If so, you have probably gotten mixed answers on whether or not you need adhesive between the blocks. Look no further…

Figuring out what kind of soil to use for your plants can be challenging sometimes. After all, the properties of the soil can mean the difference between a plant thriving…

Fertilizer provides many nutritional benefits for the soil and the plants that grow there. Some all-purpose fertilizers and fertilizers work for specific plants. But no matter what type of fertilizer…

There are different types of soil with different qualities, and you’ve likely read something about the benefits of aerating it occasionally. If you live in a coastal climate, you probably…

Figuring out how tall a structure on your property can be isn't always easy. Do you want to build a retaining wall but don't know whether you need a permit?…

You probably have red spider mites if you have little white or yellow spots on your plant leaves and wispy webs throughout your garden. These pests weave little webs throughout…

Figuring out how to keep your garden from flooding can be tricky sometimes. Do you want to build a retaining wall but don't know if it will do any good…

A spider mite infestation can destroy your plants and crops in a matter of days. They are common on all types of indoor and outdoor plants, including spider plants, strawberries,…

Retaining walls are a great way to level out a sloping yard or maintain two different levels of soil. Whatever your purpose is for building a retaining wall, you might…

Have you just finished building a retaining wall or laying the plans for one? Are you questioning what should go above or on top of your wall? Maybe you are…

Are you considering building a retaining wall for your landscape? Do you already have a concrete slab in place? If so, you are likely wondering if you can use the…

Are you thinking of adding a retaining wall to your garden? Great choice; these accents are practical and allow you to make the most out of your space. If you…

Retaining walls add an attractive element to any landscape. These walls may prevent floods and decrease soil erosion. There are many other benefits alongside these when it comes to retaining…

Red spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) or the two-spotted spider mite is a pest to most plants. These mites not only eat the majority of plants, they lay their eggs on…

Building a retaining wall is an attractive and functional addition to one's landscape. However, you may wonder how long a retaining wall will last. We researched different construction materials for…

Building a retaining wall on your landscape has many benefits. You can customize your garden, increase your property value, and prevent floods in an eco-friendly fashion.  If you are jumping…

Black aphids are small insects, a little under 1/4 of an inch in size, that love to infest indoor and outdoor plants. If you see these vampiric insects sucking the…

Did you build a retaining wall to help with erosion in your garden only to find that soil is still eroding around the retaining wall? If this happened to you,…

Deciding where to put a bee hotel in your garden can be tricky sometimes. Do you want to encourage bees to come and pollinate your garden but don't know what…

Wood ash is produced in large quantities by wood heating stoves and outdoor wood fires. Usually, the ash is considered a waste product and dealt with accordingly. However, you have…

Dogwood trees are known for their beautiful red or pink blooms and their low-effort maintenance requirements. A part of these requirements is quality mulch and soil, both of which can…

Take a look at your concrete at the end of the winter. It tends to be very dirty for those that live in the places that snow. The sand and…

Bougainvillea makes for a beautiful, hardy, and memorable addition to many gardens. Perhaps you are trying to produce a multicolored bougainvillea, or maybe you are attempting to cultivate a varietal…