Garden & Lawn

A stink bug invasion can be controlled in various ways. These little insects are found across the United States and often within garden settings. They can be quite a nuisance however when they...

Getting rid of unwanted grass can be a difficult proposition. Digging up the grass can work temporarily, but unless every root is removed, grass can grow back. Killing grass from the roots up is...

Concrete stepping stones are a great item to use to decorate your lawn or garden area. Yet, if you price these decorative items at a retail store, the expense may make you reconsider buying them....

I know that most of us are too busy shopping and getting ready for Christmas that we try to ignore and forget about our gardens. But our gardens are still there and need a little attention. It...

B&G sprayers are a fixture of the pest control industry after more than six decades of development. These hand-operated sprayers are compact and portable. Functional design and quality parts...

Bermuda and Centipede are two popular warm-weather grasses that are commonly used in lawns. Bermuda grass spreads out and is more aggressive than Centipede grass. If allowed to grow unchecked,...

Devil grass has earned its name for a reason. Also known as wire grass, dogs tooth grass, and Bermuda grass, devil grass can steal nutrients from the soil that would otherwise be used by your...

Dursban granules are a wide spectrum insecticide used to control many different species of outdoor pests. The chemical makeup of Dursban is toxic and should never be used on food bearing plants...

When it is pollination season, the wind picks up and carries seeds everywhere. They land on cars and trucks, and onto your house and equipment. A great way to prevent the seeds from germinating on...

Water barrels are practical and economical, but they are not always visually pleasing. Painting nature's pictures on the sides of water barrels can turn them into pieces of art to dress up your...

A wasp or hornet's nest on a tree outside your home can be a dangerous problem. The nest can be even more troubling if it is located on your house. Raid hornet and wasp sprays are designed to kill...

If you have an electric fence around your property, protecting your prized possessions, then you probably notice quite a bit of greenery developing right underneath the fence. You might consider...

Plecia nearctica hardy is a small fly better known as the lovebug due to its amorous mating in the spring and summer months. This tiny insect is only about 1/4-inch long with a red thorax. They...

The first breath of spring sends gardeners scrambling to find new and decorative ways of identifying their plants. One of the easiest and most visual ways of identifying the contents of a clay pot...

Grass can make for a beautiful lawn and complement a home garden, but if you have grass creeping up into unwanted areas, it can be a nuisance. Sometimes grass has a way of sprouting up between...

This insecticide is safe to use around children and pets. It is environmentally safe in comparison to harsh, chemical methods of getting rid of pest. 75% of the ingredients are natural. This...

In order to recycle old rubber tires, many people opt to use them in the garden for planters. You may feel that their dull, ordinary black color would cause them to be an eyesore, but with just a...

Though insecticides now have a very minimal risk, no termite spray is completely risk-free. Certain dangers still exist and you need to take steps to prevent any accidental poisonings.

Mold can grow abundantly on the top of plant soil. A common cause of mold growth is over watering. Insufficient air flow and high humidity also aid in the production of mold, which poses a danger...

Oak trees can be found across the world, spreading their wide branches to provide shade, a climbing foundation and in the fall, a generous number of acorns. These beautiful trees can be attacked...

If you have a garden, you're going to have bugs. Unfortunately, that's just a fact of life. You will never be able to eliminate all of them. But believe it or not, having bugs around is a good...

A lot of pesticides today contain a variety of dangerous chemicals that are especially harmful to those with breathing problems, as well as children and pets. Fortunately, there is another way to...

Although bugs and insects are an essential part of our ecosystem, some of them can be harmful to plants, trees and bushes in our yards. But there is no need to use toxic insecticides to eliminate...

Unwanted insects are a nuisance in the garden, and can quickly make short work of healthy plants, but many of us elect not to use strong chemicals. Homemade hot pepper spray is a good alternative...

When you think about the safety of your family, pets and surroundings, going green is almost always the best option. It's possible to have a nontoxic and inexpensive way to rid your environment of...

Lawn mowers are tools, and, like other tools, become worn with use. The metal of your lawn mower deck is painted before it is shipped from the factory to protect the metal from the elements. It is...

Enjoying your outdoor sanctuary is a soothing and relaxing experience. The colors that plants and flowers give off such an electric energy that you may notice that your garden features are lacking...

Two growing seasons ago some of my plants really got hit hard with an outbreak of white flies. Harmless to humans, they can destroy an entire garden and reproduce at an alarming rate in less than...

Insects can be quite annoying, especially when you are trying to have a good time and simply enjoy the weather. Bug and insect sprays can sometimes be more annoying than the pests themselves....

Homeowners all over are turning to natural and alternative forms of insect control in the garden. One of the most effective and readily available solutions is pyrethrin, which is a plant-derived...

English ivy is a beautiful vine. But it can overtake almost everything else in a garden, growing over trees, plants, flower beds, the lawn and even the siding on your home. Fortunately, it's easy...

English Ivy is vine plant that can look beautiful but can also be very deadly to surrounding plants, trees and even the lawn. The ivy can grow at rapid rates and can seem nearly impossible to get...

Worms can quickly grow and feed on lemon trees, destroying an entire lemon crop in a short period of time. To effectively kill the worms, a retail pesticide will work, but many times they will...

English Ivy can look great but can also overtake the yard. The ivy climbs on trees, shrubs and even houses. If the ivy look isn't for you, you want it gone. How do you kill the ivy, though,...

Have you ever worked to cultivate a beautiful lawn or a vibrant vegetable garden only to grow frustrated by the weeds? Weeds can choke out other plants by taking nutrients from the soil, and they...

Watering flowers and vegetable plants efficiently conserves precious resources. Converting spray heads to a drip system directs water to plant roots at the ground level while reducing spray that...

English ivy can be beautiful, but it can also be a huge problem. The vines can grow on trees, shrubs and even the brickwork of houses. According to the National Park Service, the ivy is "a...

English Ivy can look beautiful, but it can completely overtake your garden, trees and even the brickwork on your home. Although beautiful, the ivy can be dangerous to other trees. According to the...

Ivy can take over almost everything in the garden if not properly maintained. Unfortunately, maintaining ivy is a challenge--ivy can be very difficult to keep in one area without it spreading all...

Plastic birdbaths are inexpensive, lightweight and durable. However, there aren't many color choices available. In fact, most of the time, it can be difficult to find any color other than white....

Boric acid is a naturally occurring compound found in fruits, vegetables, water and soil. Another form of boric acid is boric acid crystals, which come from dried salt lake beds. Boric acid has...

The great black wasp (species Sphex pensylvanicus) is an insect beneficial for killing other nuisance bugs such as grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, katydids and cicadas. Insect lovers consider...

Fleas can live in the yard all year and are brought into the yard by stray animals and outdoor pets. They dwell in shady and overgrown areas where there is not a lot of sunlight. While watering...

Killing unwanted grass can seem like an insurmountable task. There are several methods you can utilize, including hiring a professional landscaping service to do the job for you. But before you...

Ortho Weed B Gon Max will kill 200 types of weeds and plants. It is safe to use on most grasses and will save you a bit of embarrassment by eradicating that yellow field of dandelions in your...

Fleas are blood-sucking insects that feed on warm-blooded mammals. This makes not only your pets susceptible to flea bites but also you and your family. Fleas can quickly multiply and infest a...

The balsam twig aphid is a minuscule insect that thrives on the newly sprouted needles of the balsam and Frasier firs that are grown primarily for use as Christmas trees. Aphid eggs can be found...

Insects can be annoying pests that can ruin the serenity of a peaceful night on the porch, and also destroy vegetation by feeding on plant leaves on trees and plants. You can easily make a home...

Insects can quickly take over a lawn or garden, leaving the area to feel unwelcoming. From insects that feed off the blood of humans and pets, to insects that attack lawn and garden vegetation, we...

Thanks to a renewed obsession with all things retro, aluminum patio furniture is more popular than ever. Throw in a modern paint color like Green Apple or Sweet Tomato, both from Rustoleum, and...