For gardeners and homeowners fed up with pesky weeds rock salt can be an affordable and effective weed killing alternative to commercial herbicides. But before you swap out your Roundup for a bag of rock salt it’s important to understand the pros and cons of using salt as a DIY weed control option. What Type … Read more
As a pet owner, you want to keep your furry friends safe while also maintaining a healthy lawn and garden. This leads to the question – once Roundup dries after application, is it safe for pets to access the treated areas? Unfortunately, while the active chemical glyphosate becomes less potent as it dries, Roundup residue … Read more
Adding a thin layer of compost, sand, or both to the top of a lawn is called grass top dressing. Top dressing improves soil structure, enhances nutrient levels, and promotes a healthier turf. Fertilizers and biostimulants can also be added to the top dressing mix. It levels bumpy areas, fills in patches, and encourages grass … 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
If you’re starting a new lawn or overseeding an existing one you may be wondering – how long does it take for bermuda grass seed to sprout? Understanding the germination timeline will help set proper expectations and ensure you provide the right care for successful establishment. An Overview of Bermuda Grass Seed Germination Bermuda grass … Read more
Leaves yellow or drop dead — this is a subtle reaction in many houseplants as the temperature plummets. Plants are biological organisms that have evolved to harvest sunlight as their primary food source and natural heaters. When winter comes, most plants that are naturally adapted to the equatorial belt can suffer a lot, and in … Read more
Letting your lawn get overgrown is something that happens to most homeowners at some point. Life gets busy and before you know it, your lawn has grown knee-high! Getting an overgrown lawn back under control takes some time and effort, but following the proper techniques will get the job done right. Here is a step-by-step … Read more
When it comes to establishing a beautiful lawn from seed, proper germination is key Understanding the ideal temperature range for grass seed germination will help ensure success. Let’s take a closer look at this important factor Why Temperature Matters Temperature affects grass seed germination in several key ways: Enzymatic reactions needed for germination occur best … Read more
If you want to get rid of moss in your lawn, there are a few easy ways to do it, both naturally and chemically. Luckily, mosses are very shallow-rooted plants, so immediate removal is not particularly hard. However, if you want to get rid of moss for good, you’ll need to get to the root … Read more
It might seem impossible to get rid of moss once it’s established in your lawn, but it might be easier than you think. Reclaiming your lawn involves dealing with existing lawn moss and correcting the conditions that invite it to grow. Successful moss control starts with understanding that moss isnt like other unwelcome lawn “weeds. … Read more