While we may often think of lawns as just being a patch of grass, the truth is lawns have the ability to hold historical, cultural, and symbolic significance. From grand…
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When we talk about snakes in the garden, we’re most often talking about the coveted garter snake. Garter snakes—commonly called “gardener snakes” for reasons that will soon become clear—stand out…
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As with virtually every aspect of home improvement, prevention is better than cure, and this most certainly holds true when considering our old friend, the mole. While putting preventative practices…
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Maintaining a healthy pH level is essential for the growth and survival of plants. Understanding what pH is, how it affects the health of your soil, and how to adjust…
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We take grass for granted. It’s ubiquity, particularly in the United States, makes us forget that it’s one of the most important and impressive plants on the planet. Grass makes…
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Of the roughly 400,000 known plant species on earth, it’s estimated that about 5-10% of those are toxic for humans and/or animals—and the reality is at least a portion of…
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Whether you’re a gardening novice or an experienced green thumb, creating an eye-catching garden doesn’t have to be a daunting task. In fact, it shouldn’t be daunting at all. With…
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Before we talk about the most effective way to identify weeds, it may help to first establish what a weed actually is. Weeds are a little tricky to define because…
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Want to sound cool and hip next time you go to that trendy hipster coffee joint they just built in the “up and coming” neighborhood? Do the following: 1) Order…