August 20, 2008
Looking to repair those unsightly bald or brown spots in your otherwise beautiful green lawn? If you've attempted to patch a small area of your grass in the past, you probably...
June 26, 2008
One of the greatest joys of owning your own home is the yard that comes with it. It’s your land to enjoy however you see fit--growing a garden, putting in a pool, mowing crop...
December 14, 2007
This article informs the reader of the benefits of planting sod, and gives them detailed, step by step instructions on how to plant a lawn from sod.
June 13, 2007
Almost everyone waters their lawn incorrectly. Learn when and how to water your lawn properly.
April 19, 2007
Samurai movies, anime, and moss gardens... what do they have in common? All three rose to popularity in Japan before moving west into our cultural consciousness. In the case...
November 5, 2006
Testing your soil is a necessary step in determining what your plants will need to grow well and stay healthy. Without a clear idea of your soil's make-up, you can throw all...
October 9, 2006
A lush, green, perfectly manicured lawn is the ultimate goal of many homeowners. However, unless you are fortunate enough to live in an area which receives abundant rainfall each...
June 24, 2006
Sprinkler systems are a necessity for anyone with a lawn. They'll save you time, money and headaches. However, repairing a broken sprinkler system is less than desirable. There...
June 24, 2006
If you're in the process of choosing a lawn tractor, you must make sure that you actually have a need for one. Lawn tractors are not only expensive, but they're bulky...
June 21, 2006
Soil erosion occurs when wind or water washes away the topsoil from an area of land. Some erosion is natural, but it quickly becomes problematic when people begin cultivating...
June 18, 2006
Soil can become contaminated in many ways. In order to decontaminate it properly, you must know what the primary contaminant is. Some of the most common contaminants are oil,...
June 10, 2006
Many people consider fertilizer to be a vital factor in the equation to successful gardening. There's no doubt that applying fertilizer to your lawn, vegetable garden, houseplants...
June 6, 2006
Chemical lawn care is a ruse, a marketing scheme. Grass, as all gardeners know, is a tenacious weed that needs little help to be healthy. But Americans weaken their lawns with...
June 4, 2006
If you own your own home, you're going to need to buy a lawn mower at some point. That is, unless you're lucky enough to have a gardener or have dedicated your entire...
May 22, 2006
Do you long to have the kind of lawn that all your neighbors aspire to emulate? Or do you live next door to Super Lawn Care Guy and just want to give him a little competition? ...
May 21, 2006
Composting is the process of breaking down waste into a nutrient-rich topsoil. This soil can cure a host of maladies in your garden. If you have a problem with pests attacking...
April 8, 2006
Composting is a quick way to recycle kitchen and garden waste. Composting simply speeds up the decay of organic matter by using air, moisture and heat as tools. Compost can be...