General Tips

For many gardens, having mulch on the ground can make a huge difference in the way your landscape looks. There are many…

Retaining walls are needed to protect your lawn from dangerous slopes or erosion. What do you do if you need extra space…

Whether you have a pesky weed that keeps coming back or a plant that needs controlling: you likely have thought to use…

Are your outdoor solar lights starting to accumulate a film of dirt, dust, and grime, but you’re not sure how to clean…

Raised beds can be a great way to add structure and order to your garden that often seems permanent. However, if you…

Small colored flags or paint marks are a way to indicate something important is buried in the ground. These flags can protect…

Pea gravel is flexible, making it a good option for covering driveways, walkways, pathways, and filling areas between pavers. It is also…

Giving the plants their absolute needs from the soil, fertilizer, insecticides, cuttings, pruning, and more—helps them grow faster and strong. Adding vermiculite…

Pavers are a great addition to your patios, backyards, and gardens. Sealing paving stones requires essential materials such as sand for proper…

Raised beds, grow bags, traditional beds—there are so many great ways to build a garden that provides your plants with the best…

Cleanliness is one of the most essential characteristics of hydroponics. Plants grow faster and stay healthy in a clean environment. But how…

Asphalt cracks in your driveway can lead to problems if ignored for a long time, leaving you with a mess to clean…

Pruning is a necessary task to keep plants healthy, give them shape, and can promote thicker growth. For new gardeners, this can…

Have you been curious about propagating plant cuttings in perlite but you aren’t sure where to start? Well, you’ve come to the…

Male spiders pull webs to seek out female spiders and chase them. After mating, a female spider lays one or more egg…

A well-lubricated chain and bar are vital to an efficient and long-lasting chainsaw. A broken automatic oiler can be a significant problem…

It is highly likely that unchecked/improperly maintained tree roots will someday cause a problem. Of course, they don’t intend to cause trouble.…

Rocks are an important part of any landscape, but they can be a pain to clean. If you’re not careful, you can…

Discovering an infestation or sick plant in your garden can be devastating. Do you want to try and fix these problems but…

Flying insects like mud daubers can make people anxious and fearful. Further, their tunnel-like nests can be an unwanted and unattractive addition…

Sweet corn is a sweet and healthy treat that is greatly enjoyed by many. If you enjoy this food, then you may…

Finding new critters in your yard can be exciting. However, touching or even interacting with unknown bugs is not always safe. Do…

One of the best features of a beautiful, tall wooden fence is the privacy that it can afford. Unfortunately, over time, the…

Choosing the right mulch for your yard is an important decision to make. Ideally, you want your yard to look nice and…

Figuring out the best way to tackle a pest problem in your garden can sometimes be harder said than done. Do you…

Groundhogs can wreak havoc on a garden. If you’ve recently spotted these pests burrowing in your yard, you’re likely desperate for a…

Gaps under your shed detract from the appearance of your garden. The exterior of the shed’s bottom should have some material placed…

Keeping your garden lush and healthy is easy when you know your gardening basics. A good example is learning about Diatomaceous Earth…

Can you plant new flowers after you’ve already mulched the plant beds in your garden? If yes, how do you do this?…

It is important to keep bird feeders out of reach of squirrels who could jump, climb, or dangle to reach for food.…

Figuring out the best maintenance schedule for your plants can sometimes be confusing. Do you have an avocado tree or bush you’re…

Many gardeners often wonder if they can use a grow light bulb in a traditional lamp. After all, it would seem more…

Plants are popular with homeowners for a variety of reasons. They bring a touch of nature and greenery to our home. But…