Benefits of Earthworms in Your Lawn Earthworms are often perceived as slimy, unpleasant creatures that are all over the sidewalk after it rains. They also make great fish food! However, earthworms play a vital part in keeping lawns and gardens healthy. Séamus is a great resource to help choose great soil for your lawn, but …
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We know that keeping your yard healthy and looking great year-round requires a lot of work. You get to take a bit of a break from landscaping in winter, but late fall requires some time to prepare your yard for winter. By the time the snow melts, if you’ve taken these steps you’ll be thanking …
Bring Plants Inside for Winter to Keep Them Healthy All Year As winter approaches, many people begin to worry about their plants. Will they make it through the cold weather? Which kind of plants can be salvaged and make it until next spring? Does anything have to be done to these plants to ensure their …
Mulch- Not Just for Decorative Plants Mulch is an often-overlooked but extremely beneficial tool for gardens to thrive. It’s mostly found in surrounding landscaping, but not many know how to properly use it within a garden. Mulch helps your plants grow by improving the soil quality and preventing weed growth. Once you know how to …
We are still in summer, but fall is on the way! The days are getting shorter, nights are getting longer, and it is time to plan your fall harvest for the year. There are many ways to keep your vegetable garden thriving even in cooler weather, and it is time to start planting! Why plant …
An end to summer doesn’t mean an end to beautiful blooming flowers in your garden or home! It is almost time to change out your summer blooms for flowers that will survive in the cool and crisp fall season. There are many fall-blooming flowers to brighten up your autumn landscape that include annuals, perennials, and …
For most people, there is not much thought that goes into what kind of fertilizer you should be using. Fertilizer is fertilizer, right? However, there are eco-friendly, organic fertilizers available that are good for your plants, the soil, and the environment. While the plants themselves cannot tell the difference between synthetic and organic fertilizers, it …