Your Guide To The Perfect Yard
If you’ve ever noticed a “fairy ring” or large cluster of mushrooms pop up in your lawn seemingly overnight, you may have wondered if they’re similar to the mushrooms you find in the store, and whether they’re edible. Can you harvest and cook those mushrooms, or are they dangerous? While […]
So you have a problem with mushrooms. The good news is, mushrooms growing in your yard is actually a sign that soil is healthy and nutrient-rich! But you may want to get rid of mushrooms to keep your dog or kids from getting to them, and you may have heard […]
It’s been raining the past few days, but the sun has finally broken out again. The morning after a rainstorm, you walk outside to enjoy the morning air only to find a ring of mushrooms has emerged overnight! Should you be concerned? Do the mushrooms pose a threat to the […]
Pre-emergent herbicides are chemical products used to control weeds both residentially and commercially. They don’t harm pre-established plants, rather they target seeds and stop them from germinating. The question is whether or not they are safe: Pre-emergent herbicides are chemicals and are often considered harsh, but studies show that they […]
Everyone loves summer, with its beautiful weather and all the outdoor activities to take part in. But the warmer weather also brings insects, particularly water bugs. If you’re unlucky, it may seem like your home is completely taken over almost overnight. Why is this? So, why does it seem like […]
Knowing when to put down pre emergent is half the battle when it comes to successfully treating your lawn against weeds and rogue grasses. Generally speaking, early spring and autumn are the best times to put down pre emergent. That’s because they are both times of the year when the […]
Pre-emergent herbicides are the first line of defense when it comes to safeguarding your lawn from pest species like crabgrass, purslane, dandelion, thistle, chickweed and more. Applying pre-emergent herbicide is also a step in the right direction for lawns currently struggling with ridding weeds and unwanted grass species. Read on […]
You’re a responsible dog owner who wants to keep your pup safe from foods and plants that may be dangerous to them. That’s harder than it seems, and takes a lot of diligence and care, especially if your dog is the curious type! If you’ve got a crab apple tree […]
Everyone wants a lush, beautiful, weed-free lawn in the summer. But how do you get there? The roots of your lawn are working hard under the soil, long before you can see new growth, to create a thick and strong cover of grass in the summer. To do that, the […]
Spreading grass seed is a great way to expand or thicken up the lawn. It’s affordable, easy to use, and has a rather high success rate. The question is, does grass seed go bad? Grass seed goes bad in approximately three years, even if it is stored properly. Some types […]