Prevention is key with root rot. You must only water the plant then the soil is completely dry to prevent over-watering. This can be checked by sticking your finger an inch down into the soil – if it’s dry, it can be watered. A soil with a good drainage system is also important to prevent …
In the midst of the blazing hot summer, our lawns need all of the help they can get to keep them looking lush and green as opposed to dry and lifeless. But for those new to gardening or are simply curious might be wondering: how do I make my grass dark green? In this article, …
One of the primary reasons that you may see your lawn turning yellow in the summer is the simplest reasons of all, drought. In many places water rates go up in the summer months, and there is less rainfall which leads to a suspension of water for the lawn and the lawn becoming dry and …
You’ve heard rumors, whispers about brown patch fungus and its damaging effects on your grass. You talk about it with your family, friends, and neighbors, but deep down, you carry a dark secret. You don’t know what brown patch fungus is. Sure it sounds scary, something to be avoided, but you can’t help but wonder, …
Prevention is the key to completely wiping out crabgrass on your lawn and you’ll want to take precautions before the issue becomes out of your control. You’ll need to apply a crabgrass preventer or a pre-emergent herbicide before the crabgrass seedlings even begin to germinate and emerge which is in the early spring to late …
Making sure that your garden is well nourished throughout the day is important for ensuring the survival of your lawn. That means that you need to ensure that your grass is watered consistently throughout the week. What you may be wondering, however, is whether it matters what time of day you water your grass. In …
Our lawns are our pride and joy for many of us, an extension of our beloved homes. We spend hours cultivating and caring for them, but disaster can strike no matter our best efforts! Grubs can find their way in and threaten to undo all our hard work. Grubs can be pesky; the larvae settle …
Maintaining a nice garden lawn in your backyard or front yard isn’t a “fix it and forget it” kind of deal. It takes a little love and care and a green fingered touch. Don’t worry if you don’t consider yourself particularly green fingered. You can easily learn the ropes just by reading a few articles …
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If you’re a keen gardener then you’ve probably seen powdery mildew at some time or another. This common problem is unlike regular mildew. Where most mildew prefers the cold and the damp, powdery mildew thrives in the dry. It’s easily missed at first, appearing like dust that can just be swept away with a finger. …
We all know the importance of water for each and every living thing whether we are concerned about drinking enough glasses of water a day, whether we religiously refill our pet’s water bowl to ensure they have fresh water every hour, or even if we meticulously stick to a watering schedule for our favorite plants, …
