How you deal with unwanted snow can make a big difference in how troublesome it is. There are a lot of options out there to deal with snow, so this post will explain how to make the most of them. Snow Throwers VS Snow Blowers These names are not interchangeable. They offer different features and …
Rock salt is the most common choice to melt ice on steps and walkways, but it has some downsides. It can damage your plants, hurt your pet’s paws and cause gastrointestinal problems, damage brick, and concrete walkways, and pollute local water. Thankfully, there are alternatives to salt that will melt the ice with fewer drawbacks. …
When our lawns start to turn brown and the winter approaches, we start to put lawn care on the back burner, thinking the grass has no more needs until spring. But there are several things it needs, and one of them is to be left at a height that protects it from foragers. How Long Does …
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Yes, winter is approaching and your lawn is turning or has turned brown. You may feel there isn’t anything to do now, that lawn care is a summer activity. But, from here on out, it’s not just about raking leaves. Read this post to learn how to prepare your lawn for winter so it is …
Crabgrass is a common weed that reduces the attractiveness and health of your lawn. If lawn care is a priority for you, you should know how to recognize crabgrass and eliminate it. This post will help. What is Crabgrass? Crabgrass is a low grasslike weed with blades that radiate from its central point. It gets …
For your lawn mower to promote healthy grass, work smoothly, and last its full life span, you need to engage in proper maintenance. Poorly maintained mowers need to be replaced years before they have to be, and dull or damaged blades can make your lawn both unattractive and susceptible to disease. Thankfully, lawn mower maintenance …
Did you know a healthy lawn is not just attractive and a source of pride, but a boost to your home value, a positive factor in the value of your home, and a way to reduce air and noise pollution and keep temps down? This post will give you some tips to take care of …
So, you have bare dirt in your yard, and you want to see beautiful, green grass there. Laying grass sod isn’t hard, but it does require some planning and a little more time than you probably expected. These six easy steps to laying grass sod will help you get that beautiful lawn you want. Start …
Adding fertilizer to your lawn can be a surprisingly tricky subject. You may be wondering, when is the best time to add fertilizer and what are the specific guidelines to follow? When to add fertilizer to your lawn will depend highly on whether you are growing summer grasses or spring/fall grasses. The former should be …
If you maintain your own garden, chances are you’ve encountered spiders lurking around in it. But are these spiders a plus or minus to your garden and how do you tell the species apart? Spiders are usually a beneficial presence for home gardeners. They often eat and scare away dangerous pests (preventing the need for …
