Cover crops, also known as “green manure,” are plants grown to protect and enrich soil when it’s not actively being…
Winter can be an ideal time for tackling structural projects in the garden. Building paths, fences, and raised beds during…
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…
You’ve likely heard the news that be populations around the world are dwindling, with pollinators being devastated in just the last few years and putting our entire food supply in jeopardy because of it. Most people are unaware of the fact that pollinators play a huge role in all the food that we eat, with…
When you look out over your lawn and see that it is beginning to turn brown, your first concern may be that you have let your lawn die, but that is not always the case. Lawns, like other plants, can go dormant after they experience tough conditions or do not get enough water. What is…
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,…
