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
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
Your work on your lawn, whether everyday clean-up or in-depth lawn maintenance, produces waste. Disposing of yard waste may seem easy, but not knowing how to do it properly can easily become stressful. Yard clean-up is crucial if you want to have a clutter-free home. So, after completing your maintenance work, like mowing, ensure you … Read more
Grass, though often desirable in lawns, looks unsightly in a flower bed. Grass can quickly take over your flower beds, competing with your flowers for nutrients, water, and sunlight. Getting rid of these unwanted guests is a priority, but you must do so without killing your desirable plants unless you want to start afresh. The … 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
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
Do you have fungi growing in your lawn or insects using your grass as shelter and a source of food and wondering how to get rid of them naturally? You have probably come across the idea of spraying the lawn with soapy water as a herbicide, but does soapy water kill lawn fungus? Yes, soapy … Read more
The kind of soil in your lawn influences how healthy and vibrant your grass will grow. Most lawn grasses thrive in slightly acidic soil with a PH of 6 to 7, so it is essential to ensure your soil PH does not go below 5.5. Adding lime to the soil of your lawn helps to … Read more
Ant infestation is prevalent during the spring and summer seasons; as a result, prepare to handle them when they invade your yard and driveway. Applying chemical ant-killers to get rid of them can cause soil and water pollution and kill insects responsible for soil aeration. Therefore, it is worth considering using natural methods to kill … Read more