The qualities that make creeping Charlie a suitable ground cover plant- resilience, adaptability, low maintenance, and ability to grow a dense mat- make it a nuisance. Give this aggressive plant some room, and it will quickly take over your garden or lawn and even creep into your neighbor’s yard. Therefore, unless you intensionally planted creeping … Read more
Flies can disrupt an otherwise pleasant day outdoors as you barbeque in your backyard with your loved ones or engage in other fun activities. Aside from landing on and contaminating your food, flies just make the air around you unpleasant. These disease carriers are especially active during the warmer months, which is quite annoying since … Read more
So, your grass’ growing season is here, whether it is summer for warm-season grass or spring and fall for cool-season grass. In that case, lawn mowing becomes more frequent as grass grows actively. In addition, it means dealing with more grass clippings. Your lawn maintenance routine doesn’t end with having a uniformly cut yard, as … Read more
Weeds are a natural enemy for anyone with a garden or a lawn because they can ruin all your hard work. These unwanted plants are persistent and hence grow even on perfect lawns. Manual weeding is the most effective way to keep weeds off, but it is time-consuming and sometimes backbreaking, so why not make … 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
Among the tiny creatures of this world, I’m not too fond of ticks. These blood-sucking arachnids are not only physically unappealing but also transmit diseases like Lyme disease and tularemia. Unfortunately, these nasty tiny critters thrive in tall grass and wooden areas, making your yard an ideal habitat. However, you cannot let ticks live in … Read more
Ants may be tiny insects, but you cannot underestimate the magnitude of damage they can cause. This includes property damage, attracting other pests, and posing health risks. Therefore, ignoring their presence in your home is not an option. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get rid of ants from your property, including DIY ant killer … 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
It’s both disheartening and wasteful if your lawn doesn’t establish a strong root system, as that compromises its health. This is why soil tamping is essential when laying sod since it ensures there’s good contact between sod roots and soil, but how do you tamp down new sod? You tamp new sod by slamming down … Read more
With so many methods of killing moles available, it can be tricky to choose one that will work well on your lawn and render it ground-mole free. Among the many effective methods is using boric acid, a naturally occurring chemical that has been used for many generations to eliminate pests. To get rid of moles … Read more