Yard Maintenance

With autumn well underway and winter looming, now is the best time to use your leaf blower to blow all your fallen leaves. Once you’ve developed your own leaf blowing technique, you can get rid of...

With over 100 varieties available, there is some form of Kentucky bluegrass available to meet almost any requirement. Varieties have been developed for high traffic areas, shady areas and sunny...

Before you call an expensive lawn service to come out and treat your lawn with a bunch of chemicals, try a simple and effective way to kill poison ivy with vinegar and a couple other household...

Rain Bird International manufactures many rotor sprinkler models for home use, and most can be adjusted manually to control both the spray distance and the arc. The Rainbird Rotor Adjustment Key...

Leaf clean up in fall can be a real pain in the back. Everyone knows how hard it is to rake up leaves and what that does to your body. Bagging mowers are much better but make a mess out of the...

These are some simple ways to deal with an everyday problem of fire ants are easy and safe for all. If supervised the children can learn to so this and teach there children too.

While blackberries are delicious, blackberry bushes are the bane of many gardens and yards. They are deep rooted, hardy and notoriously difficult to eradicate when they are unwanted. To add...

Aerating your lawn your is a fall task that will give you a richer, thicker lawn next season. Aeration loosens your soil and increases the volume of air in the soil. Roots grow more abundantly...

An automatic irrigation system can make easy work out of watering your landscape. Gone are the days of dragging hoses around the house to make sure all your plant life is watered. While the...

Cutting down trees seems like a simple task, but in reality it can be quite difficult, especially with larger trees. This article will cover some tips and tricks.

With today's market, you may not have time or money to fix up your house the way you'd like. If you're in a hurry to spruce up your house for sale, read on. These steps are prioritized with the...

More and more people are splitting wood as an alternative source of heating fuel. Not only that, it is a fantastic way to exercise! However, safety should always be a primary concern. So make...

There are ways that you can get rid of bugs naturally you don't need to use toxic chemicals here is a way to make natural bug spray.

The common Ant can be a pesky and difficult insect to get rid of. There are many solutions for Ant Control that are on the market,such as sprays and poisons. All easily obtained from any...

I have my own Lawn Care and Landscaping business and im sharing some of my secrets to a perfect lawn. Most people pay big bucks for something they could do on there own. In this article it will...

Has your landscape gone to the dogs--literally? You can still have a beautiful backyard landscape. All it takes is a little imagination.

To buy mulch in bulk or in the bags, that is the question? Besides the fact that buying mulch in bulk is cheaper, you also eliminate carrying those bulky bags to and from your car. Here is how...

Shoveling a driveway as quickly as possible is based on 3 factors: 1. Having the right kind of shovel. 2. Pushing the snow as much as possible as opposed to lifting and throwing it. 3. Doing it...

During the heat of summer when the thermostat is soaring well into to the nineties one will water their yard and gardens twice daily. While the gardens are flourishing and your neighbors may be...

You can use mosquito control techniques at your home to keep mosquitoes away and protect your family from the diseases and parasites that they carry. Mosquito bites are dangerous, painful and...

Being kind to mother earth is not a cliche; It's a way of life. "Living Green" is a conserving way to save money and health. Here are some tips on how to change your life to help the...

Killing weeds while being environmentally friendly and pet safe can be done with the following steps. It's easy to make your own weed kill solution just follow the steps below and apply on a warm...

Moles can cause havoc in a garden, especially the lawn. Just like gophers, moles can be a nuisance. A mole's burrowing activities can produce mounds and ridges that disfigure lawns and sometimes...

This article is designed to help you learn how to wind up new trimmer line onto the spool so you can save money from buying a whole new spool and line. This can be a frustrating process if you...

It is time for you to cut and edge your lawn. First, you go to your shed and take out your weed whacker. You try to start it, but nothing happens. You try to start it again, but once again,...

Seed spreaders come in three basic styles, hand-held, push, and pull-behind. They vary greatly in price and efficiency, and each fills a specific need. Choosing the one that suits your needs is...

A concrete patio is a lovely addition to any backyard. When a concrete patio is new and stain free it looks beautiful. Once your concrete patio starts to age and accumulate stains, it’s not so...

To protect your child and pets, you should know which plants can be harmful and how to eliminate these poisonous plants from your yard. Some are considered weeds but do not look like weeds. Others...

Do you spend more time unraveling the plastic line from your grass trimmer than you do actually trimming the grass? Follow these easy "Minute Miser" steps to eliminate that frustration...

Put an end to dreary dead grass during the winter and grow one of the most versatile grasses for your yard. Once primarily a European grass, rye grass has made itself a staple for lawns across...

Hummingbirds are attractive little living gems that many people want to attract to their homes, gardens and yards. While you can not always provide flowers with scrumptious nectar for them to eat...

You are tired of aerating, thatching, fertilizing, watering, weeding and mowing an area. A rock garden would be the perfect solution to save time and money as well as look nice. Planning for a...

Conserving water during the summer months can be a bit more challenging then during winter but it can be done. Why? We water our lawn and plants, let our kids run through the sprinkler, take more...

Almost any woody plant can be used as firewood, but the desirability of a particular type of tree or shrub for firewood varies greatly. Some woods produce a long, slow-burning fire, while others...

Rubber mulch recycles a very difficult to recycle product: tires. Just as importantly, it helps every gardener go green by saving trees destroyed by mulch. Rubber mulch costs more up front, but...

All too often trees are allowed to grow in an improper way that results in an unattractive, weak, or unhealthy tree. One of the most important steps to a fast growing, tall tree is to ensure that...

Everyday I hear about how everyone should go green! And I think it's a great idea. If each person one or two things to go green it will add up to a lot! And to tell you the truth it really makes...

Chainsaw blades, like any knife or axe, need regular sharpening to do their best work. Not doing so will put a greater strain on the chainsaw's engine, and may eventually lead to a breakdown. Many...

Everyone wants a beautiful garden with minimum work. Unfortunately, gardens are created with living, growing things in a changeable climate which means there is no such thing as a no-maintenance...

Destroying bamboo can be a very challenging task but it is possible. The best time to start the process is in the spring when new shoots begin to flourish.

Easy, Fun, Free, Exercise!!

Winter's extreme temperatures can wreak havoc on backyard bird houses, feeders and birdbaths. To ensure the health and safety of the birds you are hoping to lure to your yard the feeders and...

Do you happen to shovel and shovel snow ... which leads you to nowhere?

Buying a snow blower is a big investment so it is a good idea to make sure you are getting what you paid for. Here's how to buy the best snow blower cheap!

During the winter your outdoor play areas and swingsets can take a beating. A few simple steps can prepare them for a Spring and Summer full of fun!

Tired of having to live next to or look at that neglected home in your neighborhood that was foreclosed on months, or even years ago? When foreclosure happens and the bank or other mortgage...

It is important to keep your lawn beautiful and well maintained as it can add property value to your home purchase. Here are lawn care tips to keeping your garden in top condition throughout the year.

Chainsaw safety is serious business. A chainsaw is probably the most dangerous power tool there is. Chainsaws have caused hundreds of thousands of injuries in the U.S. over the years, including...

Maintaining your foundation plantings is a chore. By choosing your foundation plantings carefully, you can reduce your maintenance, watering, trimming, and attract a huge variety of birds and...

Spraying fruit trees is a necessity if you want healthy trees and fruit in most parts of the country. There are just too many pests and diseases that can make fruit inedible to get away with no...