Everyone loves a garden filled with flowers. What we don’t like are those plants that grow where they’re not wanted. You know the ones – weeds. There is nothing more frustrating than the constant battle to eliminate weeds in garden beds. It is possible to keep weeds to a minimum with a little persistence. Keeping …
What a reward that would be after struggling to keep the weeds in check over the summer months. The truth is that cold weather reduces the activity of weed growth, so weeds do tend to ‘die’ in winter. There’s no time to rest, though. Both summer and winter annual weeds leave their seeds in the …
If you have found yourself in an unfortunate predicament where your lawn is entirely full of weeds, you’ve come to the right place. It is not going to be an easy task, but you can get your lawn looking green, luscious, and healthy again with the right steps and a bag of grass seed. In …
Wondering what to use to kill weeds in St Augustine Grass? There are many varieties of grass lawns, and all of them will get weeds and need lawn care. Some are frost-hardy; some thrive in wet conditions, and some will tolerate a lot of wear. St Augustine grass occurs in tropical and subtropical regions, in …
Did you know that salt can be used (cautiously) to kill weeds? Sometimes we need an alternative to chemical sprays and an opportunity to use something relatively inexpensive. Some of the most popular homemade weed-killer recipes include vinegar, dish soap, salt, or Epsom salts. Advantages Of Using Salt Salt is an excellent weed killer for …
Although the desert may seem like a dry and arid terrain, it is home to hundreds of colorful, flowering desert plants. Using the Arizona desert as an example, there are many trees, grasses, wildflowers, cacti, and shrubberies scattered across the hot desert landscape. Whether you would like a new garden aesthetic or are on the …
Trees give height and width to your landscape. Keeping trees and other plants alive in the desert can be a challenge, but your chances are improved when you select the right tree for your space. Add color and life to your yard by selecting desert trees that will thrive in your garden. Find the trees …
For decades, people have been using Epsom salt dissolved in water to feed plants such as roses, tomatoes, and peppers. Doesn’t sound like something that could be used to kill plant-life, does it? It sounds more like a fertilizer. They also function as a pesticide to kill bugs and other pests on your plants. So …
Have you ever considered the variety of cactus plants available when looking to brighten an area of the garden where it seems impossible to grow anything? If you live in a dry, desert environment, landscaping options may be limited, but a large number of cacti now available mean your garden does not need to lack …
You have decided that the fence at your place is an ugly eyesore, and you want to do something about it. There are many excellent ideas for you to think about. You need to consider what type of fence it is, where it is, its privacy function, and how much space you have to play …
Landscaping rocks are commonly used as ground cover. Rocks for garden beds have many benefits, including reducing water use and the need to mow. The rocks also do not blow away like lightweight mulch and will not decompose. Rocks are also decorative and can improve the appearance of your garden beds. But, when weeds rear …
Mulch is commonly used in gardens to reduce soil moisture loss, discourage weeds, prevent soil erosion, enrich the soil, and keep the garden tidier. Mulch comes in various types, including straw, ground rubber, bark, hay, ground recycled pallets, newspaper, and composted leaves. Mulch has many benefits, but is mulch flammable? When Is Mulch Flammable? If …
