Causes and Cures for Compacted Soil

From heavy foot traffic to over-tilling, there are many causes of soil compaction. Sometimes soil compaction can be a good thing, particularly for construction projects. But when it comes to the health of your lawn, soil compaction can do significant harm –– and we’ll show you how to fix it. This soil compaction guide covers … Read more

12 Common Summer Lawn Pests

If you’re watering your lawn, but those brown patches won’t seem to get any greener, you might be dealing with a common summer pest. But how can you tell the difference between damage from pests, drought, and lawn disease? Pests are gross, irritating, and can damage your lawn, trees, and garden beds. Learn how to … Read more

How Earthworms Help Your Lawn and Soil

Earthworms may feel a little slimy, but their reputation in the lawn is far from it. In fact, once you learn how earthworms help your lawn and soil, you might start to encourage them. Earthworms are essential for a healthy lawn. These invertebrates help improve soil fertility, improve drainage, and encourage root growth. But remember, … Read more

Zoysia vs Bermuda Grass: Difference + Choice Comparisons

Have you been thinking of changing the grass on your lawn, and you are torn between Zoysia and Bermuda grasses? Both Zoysia and Bermuda are prevalent warm-weather grasses with strong qualities. However, these grasses have notable differences in their tolerance to cold and traffic, growth rate, color, and ease of recovery from damage. In summary, … Read more

How to Keep Deer From Eating Your Plants

 After spending the money and time to make your landscape stunning, searching out the again window and seeing deer munching to your annuals, perennials, lawn vegetables, and shrubs is irritating. luckily, there are plenty of different approaches to preserve deer from consuming your plants (barring  hurting the deer), from choosing flora they don’t like to … Read more

Yard Work Safety Tips

Yard work might be described as “back breaking,” but that shouldn’t be taken literally. In the past 10 years, emergency rooms reported almost 3.2 million injuries related to lawn care. Put down the pruning shears and read on for health and safety tips for landscaping. We’ll cover everything you need to know to prepare for yard work … Read more

Can I Do Gardening While Pregnant?

 Pregnancy is continually a touchy condition. Utmost care is mostly a precedence to make sure the properly-being of both the unborn and the mother. Hanging a balance between the blessings of accomplishing activities and the associated risks is continually tough.  While gardening offers exercising and lifts spirits of those moms it comes with its own … Read more