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
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
Grubs can cause significant damage to your lawn, leaving it brown and patchy. These pests feed on the roots of grass, making it difficult for your lawn to absorb water and nutrients. While chemical pesticides can be effective in getting rid of grubs, they can also be harmful to the environment and your health. In … 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
They may be tiny, but voles can wreak havoc on your garden and yard if left to run freely and make your home their shelter. They are popular for forming deep and crisscrossing tunnels and eat grasses, tubers, herbaceous plants, bulbs, seeds, and tree roots. Therefore, you ought to know how to get rid of … Read more
Bermuda Grass can be a dream lawn grass, especially in hot climates and areas subjected to heavy foot traffic. On the flip side, it’s a relentless weed that’s a bane to many homeowners since it spreads aggressively. Bermuda Grass is not just invasive but depletes soil nutrients, chokes out desirable plants, and can ruin the … Read more
After the intense summer, we are graced with autumn, a season full of splendor. The air is crisp and refreshing, and plants paint our landscapes with vibrant leaf colors, from brilliant reds, warm oranges, golden yellows, and purples to brown hues. Autumn also sees trees shed their leaves in readiness for winter, which unfortunately means … Read more