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Realizing the plants in your garden don’t handle cold weather well can be devastating. Did it drop below freezing outside recently, and you aren’t sure if your lettuce will make it? Can lettuce survive a freeze? Well, we have done extensive research into this topic and have the answers below. Let’s discuss! In general, lettuce …

Leaf miners are insects that live in and eat leaves. Though leaf miners do not majorly harm plants, they can make plants look less attractive. Don’t know how to get rid of leaf miners? This post covers the 5 of the best systemic insecticides for leaf miners! Five of the best systemic insecticides for leaf …

Finding the best way to encourage plants to grow can be tricky sometimes. Do you have a Schefflera growing in your garden that won’t seem to branch and don’t know what to do? Is there a way to promote branching manually? Luckily, we have the answer and will explain everything below. If you want to …

Ridding your garden of pesky weeds can sometimes feel impossible. Do you have a clover invasion and want to try using Tenacity weed killer but don’t know if it will be effective? How long does Tenacity take to kill weeds? Luckily, we have the answers and will dive into them below. Yes, Tenacity weed killer …

Getting the plants in your garden to grow healthy and strong can sometimes feel impossible. Are you ready to pot a few new plants but don’t know how much peat moss to add into the mix? Does potting soil need peat moss? Well, we’ve done plenty of searching and have the answers here for you. …

Realizing your garden has a bug infestation can be the worst feeling. Have you started to see Japanese beetles rushing around in the morning or late at night and have no idea what to do? Can you use grub control to stop the spread of these pests? Well, we have the answer for you below. …

Have you ever wanted to rid your yard of pesky weeds? Tenacity Herbicide, one of the most effective weedkillers, can help you out. However, though this product eliminates weeds, is it safe for pets? Don’t worry; we have the answer for you in this article. Tenacity Herbicide is entirely safe for pets once it has …

Realizing that your favorite plant has a pest problem can feel like the end of the world. Have you started noticing leaf miners on your citrus shrub/tree and don’t know what to do? What is the best way to eliminate these pests without damaging your plant? Well, we have the answers below! For those struggling …

Finding a lawn care schedule that works for you can sometimes feel daunting. Do you work throughout the week and want to start mowing on Sundays? Is this okay to do if you’re in a neighborhood? Well, we’ve done some digging and have the answers for you. Let’s check this out below. Although you can …

Deciding how to keep your lawn looking lush and healthy can sometimes be challenging. Is it time to over-seed your grass, but you aren’t sure whether to use compost or topsoil? Which is better? Luckily, we’ve done extensive digging into this topic and have the answers here for you. Let’s discuss this below. When it’s …

Would you like to know how to mark sprinkler heads and lines? Well, we have researched this topic and have answers for you. It is vital to understand how to mark sprinkler heads and lines if you are working with or near them. You want to mark sprinkler heads and lines with irrigation flags. To …

Lawn care takes work. If you recently overseeded your lawn, you may be wondering what type of work follows. This article will answer a common question: should you bag your grass clippings after overseeding or leave them behind? If seeding weeds were present, you should bag your grass clippings after overseeding. However, you can add …

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 …

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 …

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, …