Winter-sowing is a clever technique that involves planting seeds outdoors during the colder months, allowing nature’s cycles to trigger germination…
Building a winter wildlife habitat in your garden can create a welcoming space for local animals during colder months, providing…
Pruning during winter is a beneficial practice that encourages healthy growth, controls shape, and enhances plant structure. When done correctly,…
Properly storing your garden tools and equipment for winter can significantly extend their life and ensure they’re ready to go…
Much like any other investment you own, such as a car, having a healthy lawn requires maintenance throughout the year. While the seasons pass, there are certain things you need to do toward the end of the year to “tune it up,” and in the case of lawns, that usually means lawn aeration in the…
In various parts of the United States, having lime applied to the lawn is every bit as essential as mowing it. When there is an improper level of lime in the grass and soil, the lawn may not be able to benefit from all of the nutrients, which still includes the ones that are added…
Taking care of a lawn properly can already be a bit tricky when it is nice and even; doing so when it is bumpy and uneven can be even more work for you. Lawns can become uneven for a number of reasons, such as settling over time, something that is pretty much unavoidable. The problem…
For those who value immensely the health and appearance of their lawn, finding sprouts of crabgrass can be very disheartening. Crabgrass is named after its low-to-the ground sprouts that stick their coarse blades up into the air in a way that looks like the legs of a crab, which is not ideal for a lush,…
When your goal is to cultivate a healthier, thicker lawn, regular maintenance is most important. One of the ways to maintain the lawn is through aeration, and while this is a job that is most commonly done once a year, you can also benefit greatly by doing it in smaller steps and increments throughout the…
One of the most disheartening things to see when you work so hard to take care of your lawn are brown patches throughout all of your hard work. It can seem even more disappointing when you can’t quite figure out what you’re doing wrong to cause these issues to start with. In order to remedy…
