Are you tired of dealing with those pesky weeds that seem to always find their way into your perfectly manicured lawn or lush home garden? With over 250,000 plant species in the world, it’s no surprise that nearly 8,000 of them are considered weeds. But the question remains, are these weeds truly detrimental to your…
Did you painstakingly grow your centipede lawn from seed? Or did you get it professionally installed from sods? Either way, you wouldn’t want all that effort and money to go to waste, right? You see, although it’s dubbed as the poor or lazy man’s grass, it does need specific requirements to stay beautifully apple-green! To…
Looking for easy-to-maintain grass for a perfectly manicured lawn? Then you’ve probably been told about centipede grass, especially if you live in the south. Don’t let its surprising name fool you though. Centipede grass is a beautiful choice when you want a no-fuss warm-season turfgrass! Grow a centipede grass lawn from seed in spring by…
In 2015, data showed the average American spent 70 hours per year in lawn care. Time is precious, and just like many of our natural resources, it’s non-renewable. So here are some slow-growing grasses you can plant to get your time back! Using slow-growing grass can increase biodiversity in the garden, minimize fertilizer runoff, and…
It may be shocking to see orange mushrooms growing in your yard, but they are not necessarily harmful. Some are poisonous—sure. However, others are edible! Orange mushrooms look gorgeous and may also mean that you have a good garden. Generally, orange mushrooms in a yard are not dangerous. They are an indicator of good soil…
Earthworms are a common sight to see after heavy rain. However, is it normal to find them in potting soil? How can you identify them when they all look so similar? The 12 most common earthworms that can be found in lawns and outdoor gardens are: Dew worms Red wigglers Blue worms Pot worms Gray…