Trees can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your yard and make your homestead conducive by improving air circulation and protecting you against the scorching sun. However, when planting trees, you need to consider several factors to boost your chances of success. These include good timing, suitable planting ground, proper tree care, and regular watering. In [...]
Weeds are opportunistic plants that can grow in many places like from sidewalks, lawns, along expressways, and below the gutters. So what conditions favor the growth of weeds? And how can you keep them at bay? Well, read on to learn more. Where Do Weeds Grow? Weeds require favorable temperatures and sufficient moisture levels [...]
Having a shady lawn around your home gives you a perfect spot to unwind during a hot summer. But in highly shady conditions, the grass underneath will have weak roots and stunted growth, leaving behind a patchy and thin grass cover. Luckily, you can apply organic material, aerate the soil, or plant shade-tolerant ground covers [...]
With spring just about to set in, many homeowners will be looking for ways to care for their trees and ensure their lawns remain healthy and pristine during the warm months. In this post, we share some useful tips on caring for your trees during the spring so that they are in good shape ahead [...]
Poinsettias are the highest selling flower in the U.S. with 34 million pieces sold every year for an estimated $144 million. To put things into perspective, the second most popular plant is Easter Lilies, whose turnover is around $22 million. The holiday seasons, especially the Christmas holidays, see the highest Poinsettia tips and it’s not [...]
Maintaining a lush, green lawn requires proactive maintenance and many property owners are increasingly realizing the importance of maintaining their lawns themselves. But although it saves you a lot of money in the long run, doing your own lawn care can be a daunting task if you are not well versed with weed control, watering [...]
In these times of changing weather patterns, it is quite common for overly warm spring seasons to be followed by winter-like temperatures, both of which affect plants in different ways. In particular, the warm temperatures of spring, which sometimes come early, nudge most plants, including turfgrasses, to start growing and greening. However, the increasingly cold [...]
As the summer season draws to a close, it is vital to prepare your shrubs for the fall temperatures. While the hot summer temperatures can benefit your trees and shrubs, prolonged exposure can also pose a threat to the health and performance of your plants. As such, you need to ramp up the maintenance and [...]
Every year, the summer comes with scorching heat and some rainfall. However, the showers that are experienced during this season normally don’t last long and the drought soon ensues. In extreme weather conditions such as these, maintaining a well-manicured lawn can undoubtedly be a complicated process. There are certain parts of the United States where [...]
As we move closer to the summer, many homeowners will certainly be looking to show off their lawns and probably host a few garden parties. To get your lawn adequately green, healthy, and tidy in time for summer, you need to start preparations a few weeks before. To this end, you first need to know [...]
