You will likely see the destruction left by moles on your lawn or garden before seeing these tiny burrowing mammals. They dig the ground looking for food, leaving behind unsightly earth mounds. Their digging can also put vegetation in harm’s way, so getting rid of them is paramount. Setting up mole traps is one of … Read more
If you have a lawn and take care of it, then you know how annoying and tough it is to eliminate crabgrass. While getting rid of crabgrass is pretty challenging, doing it before they flower and produce seeds increases your odds of winning the battle. For the sake of your lawn, it would be best … Read more
Gardeners understand the importance of killing grass and weeds as it helps keep your garden clean and safe. You may also want to remove your lawn grass and start all over. However, achieving that is easier said than done, considering the tolerance of weeds. You are better off killing off your grass if 50% or … Read more
Imagine fertilizing your lawn with a fertilizer made with ingredients you can easily find in your garden, kitchen, or even source locally. This is the beauty of homemade fertilizers. They are eco-friendly, practical, customizable, and affordable. Homemade fertilizers offer an attractive alternative to commercial fertilizers that, despite being widely available, can be expensive, contain harsh … Read more
Do not be fooled by Armadillo’s small size; all it takes is one of these big-eared, odd-looking creatures to wreak havoc on your lawn. If one Armadillo can dig up to 12 burrows in its territory, imagine what a group can do to your yard, so the best ways to get rid of Armadillos in … Read more
You must put in the work to have that green, healthy, full lawn without patches, but what does caring for my lawn entail, you may ask? Besides watering it properly and mowing well, you must also feed your grass, which sometimes presents unintended results, with your grass turning yellow after fertilizing. Yellow grass isn’t appealing, … Read more
Slime mold, those primitive fungi-like organisms, do not pose any threat to your lawn, but darn, they are ugly. So, while harmless, slime mold can detract from your lawn’s aesthetic appeal, making an area that once looked pristine unsightly if left untreated. Don’t panic if you find slime mold on your lawn, as it only … Read more
In your pursuit to give your grass the boost it needs to thrive, you’ll come across bags labeled “Lawn Food” as well as those labeled “Lawn Fertilizer.” This leaves you asking: what the difference between these products is. Also, more importantly, which one suits your lawn? Lawn fertilizer and lawn food are usually used synonymously. … Read more
Besides the primary nutrients necessary to grow a lush green lawn, your grass also requires secondary nutrients like sulfur. Although your lawn needs sulfur in lower quantities compared to potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus, it helps increase the soil’s PH. It can take many years for a sulfur treatment to make an impact on your lawn … Read more
Money, time, and effort are essential ingredients for establishing a lush lawn that will be the envy of the whole neighborhood. Also, if you want the work you put into your lawn to count, you must avoid doing things that could hurt your lawn. Unfortunately, mistakes are bound to happen, mainly if you don’t know … Read more