Composting is a great way to recycle organic materials and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make compost: Materials You’ll Need: Compost bin or pile: You can use a dedicated compost bin, a pile in your yard, or even a simple DIY enclosure made from materials like wire …
Identifying dangerous plants is important for your safety, especially if you are in the wild or have small children or pets at home. Some dangerous plants can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or even be poisonous if ingested. Here are some common dangerous plants to be aware of: Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans): This plant can …
Deadheading shrubs is a common gardening practice that involves removing spent or faded flowers from the plant. This process serves several purposes, including promoting the overall health and appearance of the shrub. Here’s how you can go about removing deadheads from shrubs: Tools you may need: Pruning shears or scissors Garden gloves (optional) Container or …
July-August Remove faded flowers and overripe fruit that attract Japanese beetles Stir mulch to improve aeration and water movement Keep weeds out of the garden Pinch mums for the final time of the season Keep annuals blooming by removing spent blossoms Apply supplemental water to the garden if there has not been an inch of …
Is your lawn being cooked by these boiling hot temperatures? Hot temperatures and lack of moisture cause lawns to go dormant or begin turning brown. Often times the lawn will recover once the weather conditions improve. However, during this dormant period, the lawn is susceptible to insect and weed invasion. There may also be areas …
There is no such thing as a totally maintenance-free landscape. Just like your lawn, your home’s landscape is susceptible to a variety of problems including weeds, diseases, pests, and the environment. All of these problems can be prevented and corrected with a little time and effort. Remove all leaves, weeds, and debris from the landscape. …
Aphids are small, delicate, pear-shaped insects with long legs and antennae. They vary in color from green to brown to red or black. Aphids may be winged or wingless, but wingless forms are more common. They have piercing-sucking mouthparts that suck sap from plant tissue. Aphids stunt plant growth, deform leaves, and causes plant galls …
Evergreens Watering: Water as needed throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Usually, one inch of water per week is enough to maintain the plant, however, during the hot summer months more may be needed. Evergreens need plenty of moisture during the fall and winter months to prevent winter burn. Mulching around the base of the …
Spring Lawn Care Tune Up Now is the time to tune up your mower. It is important to change the oil, air filter, and spark plugs. Sharpen your mower blade often throughout the year for healthy, even cuts. Pull Weeds Pull or spray weeds early before they produce seeds. This will minimize their presence later …
Spring seeding is often seen as a cure for brown, dead grass and truthfully, it can be. Although the best and easiest time to seed a lawn is in the fall, there can still be some great benefits if it is done in the spring. Spring seeding has more limitations and requires more maintenance than …
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