Squirrels are wily little rodents noted for being able to outsmart just about anyone who tries to deny them access to bird feeders. Squirrels can walk on wire, jump almost 4 feet straight up, leap...
If you live in a mild climate, you don't need to hang up your hoe in November. After all, winter gardening is what makes living in congested temperate zones worthwhile!
Plant a healthy lawn as the centerpiece of your landscape and reap more rewards than beauty alone. You'll enjoy cleaner air and cooler temperatures around the house.
It's estimated that more than 90 million birds are killed each year as a result of hitting windows. Stopping the collisions is a matter of changing the birds' perception of what they see in the...
You can reduce garden water use in many ways - from simply watering less often to investing in a new irrigation system or planting scheme.
Consider watering household plants with water that would otherwise be wasted - from both indoors and out. Rainwater is free of chemicals and minerals; all you have to do is catch it as it falls...
The cheerful bright yellow flowers of the dandelion turn into delicate puff balls that spread the weed's seeds throughout your garden on the slightest breeze. Once established, its roots grow down...
If crabgrass (Digitaria) makes an appearance in your garden, declare war against this noxious invader by pulling it out before it sets seed and multiplies!
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a common weed across the continental United States. Deep-rooted and low-growing, dandelion is particularly difficult to control, especially in lawns. If you...
Cold-season lawns, such as those planted with bluegrass, a fescue or ryegrass, need nitrogen fertilizer on a regular basis to stay green, healthy and problem-free.
Crabgrass is a thick-bladed, flat annual weed that invades lawns, vegetable gardens and flower beds. It is easy to get rid of if you pull it before it sets seed.
Gardening doesn't have to be a lot of work, especially if you use mulch in your vegetable and ornamental beds and pathways. Mulch is a huge garden timesaver because it helps prevent weeds, reduces...
Layers of newspaper or sheets of cardboard can make an effective weed block, allowing desirable garden plants to thrive.
Bare spots in lawns are unsightly but very easy to repair. The key is to prepare the new soil foundation for the transplanted sod. The better the soil preparation, the faster the roots will grow.
Whether they're caused by pests, weeds, dog urine or a bad golf swing, those little bare spots in your lawn are easy to repair. The trick is to keep on top of them.
Mowing your lawn isn't supposed to be a roller-coaster ride. Low areas in turf collect water, and we all know that too much moisture promotes fungus growth. High areas get scalped when you mow....
Fed up with a brown lawn in the winter? Here's a technique that will work in mild climates where both cool-season and warm-season grasses do well. Instead of trying to convince the sun to stick...
Besides tasting great to people and birds, sunflower seeds are full of nutrients - calcium, thiamin, vitamin B-6 and folic acid.
An old-fashioned favorite, this unusual-looking annual (grows just one year) is a favorite for cut arrangements or as an out-of-the-ordinary touch to flower beds.
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Make your lawn and garden the envy of the neighborhood with eHow’s tips on subjects like growing grass and storing bulbs for winter. Growing an herb garden? Is a rock garden a better fit for your environment? eHow has suggestions for both, plus advice on rose gardens, vegetable patches and planting a lawn. Protect your hard work with information on controlling pests, testing soil and fertilization. eHow even helps you get your supplies together with How Tos on organizing gardening tools.
