Pothos plants are a popular houseplant, but they can also be a wonderful addition to your landscaping. You may know the different types of pothos from planters found in offices, living rooms and kitchens, but they can be also used in some outdoor settings. If you live in a warmer region with mild winters, you…
Trees provide so much to our environment. For the planet, they create much of the oxygen needed to sustain the life on Earth. For our property, they provide shade, erosion control, beauty and much more – many people even use trees to celebrate holidays like Christmas. While trees are all around us, you may not…
Some plants are very sensitive to the cold and exposure to the slightest frost can jeopardize their health. If you live in a warmer region with mild winters, you may have many plants in your landscaping that are native to warm or tropical climates. Many of these plants can perish if left exposed when temperatures…
There are many different pests that can infest your lawn and cause trouble. From fungi to worms and beetles, there are many natural enemies to your lawn, including chinch bugs. Found in lawns all across the country, chinch bugs are notorious for causing patches of dead grass in lawns when this bug is allowed to…
Your lawn is more than just a carpet of grass. It is a living environment with many different insects, bacteria, fungi, animals and plants that can impact its health. One of the factors that can affect your lawn’s health are lawn diseases, especially lawn fungus. Knowing how to prevent lawn disease like lawn fungus and…
Is your lawn struggling to thrive? If you have fertilized, watered and pampered your lawn, but it has patches of dead grass or weed problems, you may have a pest problem. One of the most common lawn pests is the grub worm. These larvae feed on grass and if they are left unchecked, they can…
Maintaining a healthy lawn does not happen by accident. Most homeowners work hard to keep their lawn lush and green or have a landscaping team that does it for them. From fertilizing and watering to routine mowing and edging, your lawn takes constant care to help it thrive. One lawn treatment that can have a…
If you are new to gardening or growing produce like vegetables and fruits, you may not know which type of tomato plant and grow in your garden. There is more to picking a tomato plant than just the type of tomato it will produce – there are also differences in how the tomato plants grow…
Maintaining a beautiful lawn is tough work, especially when weeds continually try to invade your lawn. Two of the most invasive weeds for lawns are quackgrass and crabgrass – if your lawn becomes infested with these weeds, they can quickly take over your yard. Both weeds are difficult to eradicate without harming your grass and…
Looking for a way to add some red highlights to your landscape design? If you live in a warm region like Florida, Texas or one of the other Gulf Coast states, the firebush plant may be an excellent choice for adding color to your yard. Red is the fire; bush is the plant type. Together,…
