A well-maintained backyard can give you and your family a safe and comfortable space to spend your nights and weekends. While yard maintenance can be a lot of work, it doesn’t have to be difficult. From trimming your trees to mulching around your garden beds, the tips in these articles will help you turn your backyard into the go-to place that you want to relax and have fun.
When you’re seeding your lawn for the season, you might be wondering, “will frost kill grass seed?” While frost won’t kill grass seed that’s just been spread, it will kill seedlings that are beginning to sprout. This is because seeds have a strong shell protecting them in extreme weather; once they grow, the shell is…
As a pond owner, it’s a real bummer when you can’t see through the water and check on your favorite fishes. This usually happens when the pond water develops a cloudy green color. Doesn’t sound so great, does it? It leaves you wondering why is pond water green and what can you do about it?…
Keeping up with a beautiful yard is a lot of work, but it makes for a great addition to your landscape, and it gives plenty of curb appeal to your home. As the seasons change, you are going to need to handle the tedious task of cleaning up leaves that blow loose from the trees….
Do you have a pond? If so, do you ever worry about whether or not it has too much oxygen? It’s a valid question to ask because too much oxygen can be harmful to your pond. In this article, we will discuss what happens when a pond has too much oxygen, what can cause it,…
Have you ever been busy cutting small tree branches or a piece of wood to size, and it started raining? It’s a scenario most of us would dread, a powerful chainsaw getting wet but can it be that dangerous? I was trimming the branches on a tree near my house when the rain came pouring…
Apple trees make fragrant and beautiful additions to your yard. Not only are they beautiful, but they also provide you with the sweet fruit that you know and love. The downside to keeping fruit trees is that there are a lot of factors that can affect their health. Your apple tree might be thriving one…
Avid gardeners can spend many hours tending their gardens, digging out weeds, planting flowers and shrubs, and manicuring their lawns. These green-thumbed artists often use different kinds of mulch for decorative purposes and to protect the plants and soil. Gardeners who live in high wind areas have a few options to keep the mulch from…
Using a Riding lawnmower makes what used to be a weekly burden so much more bearable. Riding lawn mowers are generally more reliable than push or walk-behind lawnmowers; in fact, the only downside of a riding lawnmower is that you don’t get your weekly exercise anymore. A riding lawnmower is a sensible investment if your…
Poison ivy is a pesky plant to eradicate from any yard. You want it gone, but at the same time, you don’t want to kill all the desirable plants around it. Here are ten ways to get rid of poison ivy without killing other plants: Wipe herbicide on the leaves Dig it up Cut it…
Ponds look so nice in various different parts of the yard. You might have a simple pond in your backyard that you like to look at while you relax. Maintaining a pond can be a lot of fun even if it is a bit involved sometimes. One problem that new pond owners run into involves…