Garden & Lawn

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Spending extra time, effort and money on your lawn is a really bad idea. After coming across this same problem, I wanted my lawn to be mowed automatically and conveniently. The best option for...

Successful gardening in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area means being aware of climate conditions during growing seasons. Plant hardiness zones, or Climate Zones, or growing zones, and Heat Zone...

It happens to everyone who owns property at some time. Preparing a spot for a new garden or putting in a road down to the lake and theres a tree stump in the way. Tree stumps certainly have a...

Gardening for you your one stop site for hints and tips on fruit,trees, flowers, gardening for children, mulch, lawns and plants, with advice on when to how to and even when to, with a little...

This article will teach you how to clone most plants. Some plants may take longer than other species of plants. Some may be harder to clone, but some are very very easy to clone. You can buy a...

Ivy is a great ground cover for large areas. It is dense enough to prevent weeds, grows well where lawns cannot, prevents soil erosion and is low-growing enough to simply accent other ornamental...

Milk thistle is an herb that grows wild or can be grown commercially for many different uses. It's most prevalent use is as an herb to help with body toxicity and as part of a detoxification...

Self-watering planters help take the guesswork out of caring for your houseplants. With a self-watering pot, the plant itself gets to determine how much water it needs and how often through a...

Alyssum, or basket of gold (Alyssum saxtile), is a mountain-native perennial plant grown in rock gardens for its yellow springtime flowers atop gray to green foliage. Other species of alyssum are...

Even people who never use pesticides often become blood-thirsty when you bring up Japanese beetles. This is because these pests can destroy an entire rose bush or even rose garden in a matter of...

Pests are a significant problem in agriculture due to the damage they can inflict on crops. Identifying agricultural pests helps farmers determine the best method to get rid of the offending visitors.

Hydroponics is one of the most fascinating parts of gardening. The ability to grow flowers, vegetables and other plants without soil is certainly intriguing, and being able to dispense with soil...

Musk thistle is an aggressive, biennial weed that propagates solely from seed. It is found mostly in grassland and pasture locations, especially in the western United States. To control musk...

Self watering pots use a system called sub-irrigation. Sub-irrigation relies on your plant and the soil's natural ability to wick water upward as needed. There are benefits to this system. First,...

Crabgrass and quack grass are two types of grasses that are usually thought of as weeds. The common confusion between the two is most likely due to the similarity of their names; in actuality,...

Sunflowers are a great addition to an annual summer garden. They grow easily in full sun, have beautiful flowers, and some larger varieties can be planted to provide temporary summer shade. Most...

Composting harnesses nature's power of decomposition. All organic things rot; in a compost heap, they decompose in a place and over a time you choose. "Passive Composting" is piling up some...

Make grass grow in November by properly sowing the grass seed and providing a favorable environment for its growth. Topical, subtropical and some temperate climates are able to support new grass...

Vegetable weevils are a type of garden pest that attacks leafy garden plants. An elusive pest that is hard to catch in action, the adult vegetable weevil resembles an everyday beetle, but has a...

According to Encyclopedia Britannica, potassium is one of three elements in chemical fertilizer most important in plant nutrition. Joining with nitrogen and phosphorus, these elements improve...

Growing grass seed successfully requires proper sowing and environmental conditions. Grasses prefer moist, high pH soil and direct sunlight both initially and over the long term.

Mothballs are generally used to keep moths away from clothes in storage. Some gardeners use mothballs in the garden to keep away pests. Because of the toxic nature of mothball ingestion, though,...

Mowing your lawn with an old-fashioned reel mower can put you in touch with your inner Ward Cleaver. But unless you grew up pushing one of these around your yard, it might look as foreign as the...

Repairing a muffler on a lawn mower really comes down to replacement. There is no effective way to fix a muffler if it is damaged or coming apart. The best thing you can do at that point is to...

Crabgrass (also called Digitaria) is a large, rapidly growing weed found in most countries throughout the world. The most common varieties of crabgrass in the United States is Large Crabgrass....

Soil preparation is the first and most important step in gardening. Just as humans need nutritious food to thrive, plants need nutrient-rich soil to grow and produce flowers or fruit. Amending...

A garden can be a quiet place to relax in and reflect on life. It can also be a great place to entertain your family and friends. Each garden is distinctive with its own style and ambiance....

The fastest way to start a new lawn is to use sod rather than grass seed. A newly sodded lawn will look attractive almost immediately after installation, and can become fully established in...

Purple fountain grass is a hardy seasonal perennial. It grows quickly in full sun and well-drained soil, propagating itself from feathery seed heads at the tips of its blades. This ornamental...

Bad yard drainage means oversaturation of water in the soil. When the soil becomes waterlogged, plants become susceptible to root rot or other fungal diseases. Sandy and loam soils generally do...

We are all familiar with the term drilling. Put a bit into a drill, find a suitable piece of wood, and drill a hole straight through. It is a fairly simple task that any do-it-yourself person has...

Planting flowers is an easy way to brighten your garden and soothe your soul. Many gardeners prefer to grow their flowers from seed, but choose to avoid using nonrenewable plastic seed flats....

Grow grass next to a new foundation by properly seeding the grass and facilitating a future environment conductive to the growth of grass. Grass is a generic name for numerous individual species...

Weathervanes can be seen on churches, barns, in gardens and other buildings across the landscape. For many people, this familiar sight is purely decorative. For others, weathervanes are scientific...

The appeal of Japanese lawns is their calming appearance of simple elegance. Decorations in the Japanese-style lawn focus on colors and shapes of nature designed with careful thought in order to...

There are several methods to spread lawn seeds, whether to plant a new lawn or to thicken an existing one. Fall is a good time of year to spread lawn seeds for cool season grasses because cooler...

Abelia grandiflora is classified as a shrub and features dainty pink and white flowers scattered throughout yellow-green and golden leaves. The flowers are long lasting, elegant additions to any...

Garden molds come in a host of varieties. The most common type of garden mold is the "dog vomit" mold, which is yellow and lumpy in appearance. No matter the type of mold you have in your garden,...

Ride-on mowers make the work of cutting grass easy and maybe even enjoyable. They aren't difficult to operate, nor are they difficult to maintain. New features include roll bars for safety,...

Placement of plants plays an important if overlooked role in growing vegetables. Garlic and tomatoes grow well together, for example, and can help keep pests away from one another. Spacing plants...

After a season of running over rocks, sticks, rawhide bones and toys, your blade may be chipped, bent and dull and need to be replaced. You should remove the old blades before making the trip to...

Self-propelled mowers are a necessity for any homeowner. Lightweight and easy to maneuver, these mowers make cutting grass a breeze. The fact that they are self propelled almost makes the job...

Converting your organic kitchen and garden waste into compost is an easy way for you to limit the growth of landfills, reduce your carbon footprint, and add healthy, rich nutrients to your garden...

Miracle-Gro products include various types of grass seeds, organic fertilizers and plant food. Healthy lawns are the result of proper initial sowing of grass seed and creating a favorable,...

Tall fescue can be an excellent grass for lawns in regions extending from the central United States to the northern United States and Canada. This grass is shade- and drought-tolerant, and stays...

If you notice a large puddle in your yard after using your sprinkler system, this is the main indication that you have a break in your sprinkler line. This problem needs to be repaired quickly so...

Root maggots destroy root vegetables. Adult maggots lay eggs in the spring or summer. Larvae and maggots feed on the plant, mainly the roots. The larva cause the roots to rot and the plant to...

Scag is one of the top brands of commercial lawn mowers, easily recognized by their brilliant orange color. In business for more than 20 years, Scag excels at making mowers that are rugged,...

Compost worms, typically red wigglers or Eisenia fetida, require a hospitable habitat to flourish. The five essentials for their care are appropriate bedding, food, moisture, pH level and...