Gardens

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…