Yard Maintenance

Flies are a pest both in the home and in the garden, but it can be difficult to deal with them outdoors without a fly trap. No-one wants to go spraying insecticides willy nilly anymore, and...

If gophers or moles are ruining your lawn, then here are some ways to help scare them off. Better someone else's yard then yours!

The dandelion is considered a weed, a flower, or a vegetable depending on your point of view. Dandelions are capable of growing in great numbers and they are a sure sign of Spring throughout their...

Mother Nature doesn't always water the lawn on a regular basis. Human lawn intervention is required. But as chores and commitments pile up, watering the lawn tends to lose priority until it loses...

Everyone who owns or has ever owned a car knows that eventually it's not worth investing on repairs anymore. When a vehicle gets to this point, it's better to scrap the car instead of keeping it...

Many people think that rabbits are cute and cuddly animals, but if you have ever tried to have a garden, you might not be such a huge fan. Because they will eat pretty much any young vegetation,...

If you are not a fan of snakes and definitely do not want them in your yard, there are a few precautionary measures you can do to keep them at bay.

Learn how to clean your air conditioner coils using just a few simple tips. This may help your air conditioner performance and life span.

Mesquite trees can grow into gorgeous, shady havens--or become a thorny mess in the middle of the yard. The key to keeping a fine mesquite tree is frequent and regular pruning before any of its...

It's best if you start trimming your hedges when they are very young. They will be much more responsive to the shape you want them to be. You can trim your hedges into any shape you like. There...

Learn How to Sharpen Mower Blade to prepare your lawn mower for winter in this free lawn maintenance video from our yard work expert.

Learn how to use the spool of a weed eater in this free online video on yard & landscaping tool maintenance.

Learn how to add gas to a weed eater in this free online video on yard & landscaping tool maintenance.

Learn how to use & maintain weed eater spark plugs in this free online video on yard & landscaping tool maintenance.

Learn how to use a weed eater in this free online video on yard & landscaping tool maintenance.

Are bugs eating your plants and flowers? Do you want to get rid of them but not hurt the plants or flowers or the environment? Try these few tips on making eco-friendly,homemade bug spray.

In the early spring, our gardens are visited by honeybees and, of course, they are necessary to fulfill the cycle in pollinating our flowers. However, we also get bees that look like honeybees,...

Shoveling is often back-breaking work. There are skills and techniques to make the work less difficult. Whether you are moving five tons of gravel or filling in the dirt around a new bean plant,...

Many people enjoy seeing little squirrels scamper about. Watching them balance on a branch while chomping on an acorn can be quite entertaining. Attracting squirrels to your yard is easy if you...

If you have a dog you are probably familiar with the dog's desire to dig to the bottom of things, including your yard. You may have small little holes scattered around your yard or you may have...

A welcoming front yard landscape is one of the most important factors in creating your home's unique personality. This is especially important when you're trying to sell your home. A few simple,...

If you need more that just a yard worker to care for your property, consider hiring a trained gardener. Here are some things to consider before you bring someone on.