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.
Carpenter ants; the tiny home renovators of the insect world! While we usually call the exterminator when we see ants marching through the kitchen, some view the carpenter ant as a helpful little worker bee, tunneling through decaying trees with the gusto of a mini Bob the Builder. But when these ants set their sights…
If you live in an area where pine trees are commonplace, it will only be a matter of time before you begin to notice those pine needles nearly everywhere. Many property owners will choose to not just let those pine needles sit around; they want to get rid of them. But how can you effectively…
During the summer months especially, busting out the grill makes for a favorite pastime for many. There are few things that can quite match the experience of firing up the grill, cooking up a great meal, and spending time with friends and family. There comes a question, however, that many of us don’t really think…
Spending time in the backyard during the summer has become a pastime. Being able to fire up the grill, spend quality time with friends and family, and enjoy the warmth is what makes spending time in the backyard so great. There are also some of us who enjoy our privacy. While a fence is probably…
So, you’ve tested your soil pH and found it more acidic than you’d like it to be, right? Well, this is where limestone comes in handy. Lime, or calcium carbonate, works its magic by neutralizing soil acidity and getting things back to normal. But liming itself isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Overdo it,…
Have you ever encountered hickory nuts and wondered how to crack them open to reveal their hidden gems? I know I have. Unfortunately, this one is, quite literally, a tough nut to crack! While the meat of the nut is rich in healthy oils and tastes like pecans, regular nutcrackers simply fail to expose them….
Look, lawnmowers do their job efficiently, but let’s be honest: They’re far from perfect. They take up too much space, have suspicious environmental impacts, and can shut down at random times. If you think the same, I’m happy to tell you that you can throw your lawnmower today and go in a different direction! How…
One of the greatest features a home can have is a nice thick green lawn that is soft enough to walk on with your bare feet. Slit seeding is the perfect method to achieve the perfect lawn for the family to enjoy all summer long, plus it is economical. As the name suggest, slit seeding…
So you just bought a new house, tore your backyard up for a pool or are just ready to get your lawn up to speed with all of your neighbors but is hydroseeding or sod a better product to install? Both are great options if you a looking to create a beautiful lawn that your…