Lawn Care

When to Plant Peas in Zone 6 for a Successful Crop Peas are a cool-season vegetable that can be grown in zones 3-10, making them a great choice for gardeners in zone 6. Zone 6 covers a large part of the country spanning from Oregon across to Massachusetts and down to Tennessee. This zone has … Read more

A beautiful lawn is a marvelous thing, but they do take a lot of expense and effort. There are a lot of costs, such as fuel for lawnmowers, fertilizers, and pesticides. They need a lot of water too! Three easy and low maintenance alternatives to having a traditional landscaped lawn are clover, creeping thyme, and … Read more

A beautiful lush lawn is the dream for many homeowners. But getting grass seed to germinate and grow into a thick green carpet requires careful attention to timing, techniques and temperatures. Understanding the ideal germination temperature for different grass species ensures your seeding success. Why Germination Temperature Matters Temperature directly impacts if and how quickly … Read more

As summer fades into fall and the temperatures drop, we find ourselves looking for ways to keep warm and cozy. We pull out sweaters, reluctantly turn the thermostat up, and spend our evenings under quilts and blankets. Just like people, plants also dislike the cold and need to be bundled up during the winter in … Read more

The spring and summer months are a great time to be a dog. Warmer weather means more outdoor time, especially for owners with fenced-in yards or long ropes that allow them to go outside and sniff around to their hearts’ content. However, not every aspect of the warm season is good for a dog. To … Read more

If you’ve ever wondered “how fast does grass grow per day?”, you’re not alone. As a homeowner with a lawn, it’s useful to understand the growth rate of grass so you can plan your mowing and care schedule accordingly. The speed of grass growth depends on several factors, including grass species, weather, soil quality, and … Read more

If You Cut Gladiolus Will It Grow Back? Tips on Pruning for More Blooms Gladiolus, also known as sword lilies, produce eye-catching spiked blooms during the summer months Their long stems covered in multicolored buds make them a popular choice for cut flower arrangements If you want to enjoy glads as cut flowers, you may … Read more

Fungus isn’t fun, but it happens. Here’s why mushrooms appear on your houseplants’ soil and what you can do to prevent it. If you’ve noticed sneaky mushrooms appearing in your houseplants’ soil, you’re not alone. The fungus is attracted to damp conditions and can be annoying, but usually not harmful. Let’s try to get rid … Read more

I use Black Kow composted cow manure to improve garden soil organically. Our shrubs and flowers are healthy and beautiful. Here is why it works for me. First off, this article is not sponsored in any way by Black Kow. I’m sharing my experience using their cow manure compost because our garden soil has greatly … Read more

Hey there, lawn lovers! I hope you are enjoying your summer. It’s been an interesting one, for sure! Here in Florida, now that the rainy season has kicked in, I am mowing every 3-4 days to keep up with my St Augustine and Zoysia lawns. You all know that I enjoy mowing the lawn. It’s … Read more