What Are Chinch Bugs? Chinch bugs look like little black gnats with a little white spot on its back crawling all over your lawn. Chinch bugs like to feed on turf that is experiencing drought or heat, so it is incredibly common for a chinch bug infestation to begin in the parts of your lawn […]
What Are Armyworms? Army worms are little caterpillars that love to feed on turf, especially young turf! The life cycle of an army worm starts when a moth lays eggs in a lawn or on solid surfaces in/around a lawn. When the eggs hatch, the caterpillars make their way to the closest source of turf […]
Japanese beetles feed on a wide variety of plants! Some of their favorites include fruit trees, vegetable gardens, and flowering shrubs and perennials (such as roses, hydrangeas, milkweed, etc.). However, the truth is that no leaf is entirely safe from japanese beetles during peak summer months. You can identify a japanese beetle infestation by being […]
Choosing the proper plants to plant in your outdoor space can be an overwhelming decision. If you’ve ever been to a nursery, you’ve probably been overwhelmed with all the options available to choose from! If you ever find yourself having difficulty deciding what to plant, it is always best to choose native plants to fill […]
Gardeners who live in apartments, condos, or townhouses with little to no yard space can still satisfy that green thumb itch by filling your balcony with beautiful ornamental container plants! When deciding on what kind of plants to buy to get your balcony flower garden started, consider these factors: Considering all of these factors while […]
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There are two ways that you can repair the bare areas of your lawn to create a fully lush lawn. These two options are to fill the bare areas with sod, or to fill the bare areas with seed sowing. Regardless of which method you choose, the beginning steps go as follows: How to Repair […]
Oleander All parts of the oleander plant are highly toxic for humans and pets if eaten. The sap of the plant can also cause a rash if it comes into contact with skin. Oleander is one of the extremely common toxic plants used in public outdoor spaces all across America, so it is very important […]
The Spring season comes with such an abundance of options and possibilities when it comes to gardening projects, but are you taking these important steps to care for your garden in the late spring months? Here are some essential late spring gardening tips. Prune your Spring-Blooming Trees and Shrubs While it is true that most […]
Seed starting is a great cost effective way to add a wide variety of plants to your garden! It is ideal to start the seed starting process indoors with just a few supplies needed: To start, plant about 1-3 seeds in each individual section of the transplant tray. Seed starting has an 80% success rate. […]
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