The solution to the weeds that have taken over your driveway, sidewalk, and patio could be right before you. Say goodbye to chemical-laden commercial weed killers and embrace the more eco-friendly solution made with white vinegar, dawn soap, and regular salt. This DIY weed killer is effective, safe, economical, and easy to make and use. … Read more
Besides dogs, cats are the other animals popularly kept in many homes as pets. However, having cats at home does not mean you would be okay with feral and stray cats invading your home. Although cats are generally harmless, having them in your yard can easily frustrate you. Uninvited cats can turn an otherwise beautiful … Read more
Have you ever stepped out into your yard after a heavy rain and found yourself ankle-deep in water? Or watched in horror as your beautiful landscaping was washed away by a sudden downpour? If you have, then you know the frustration and expense of dealing with yard drainage issues. Poor drainage not only ruins the … Read more
Aesthetically, a bumpy yard is not attractive, but that’s not all; it can also cause falls and trips. Furthermore, improper grading can cause home basement and foundation issues. Therefore, you may want to learn how to level a yard by hand for your property’s and your sake. Leveling your yard gives your outdoor landscape stability … Read more
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