So it’s that time again, trying to decide which the best feed for your lawn is. When walking into the store, there are so many different types of fertilizers to choose from. Usually, we look at the nutrients they provide and whether they have a herbicide or not, but now it’s choosing between granular or … Read more
Springtime is right around the corner, and you are probably getting ready to bring your garden back to life after the cold winter. Let us slow down a little and make sure we are caring for and mowing our lawn at the right time, is March too early? March is too early to mow your … Read more
Owning a lawn that is in pristine condition is the goal of many homeowners. So, is it not just the worst when you’ve spent all that time, energy and money to make your lawn immaculate, only to have dead spots? There is a good chance that lawn thatching is to blame. So how do we … Read more
Dogs love being in the garden, running around, and playing, but they also use it to do their business which is completely natural. The unfortunate part is when your grass turns brown from their urine, so how can we prevent this from happening? You can stop your grass from dying by watering those areas often, … Read more
A backyard swimming pool is a great way to entertain your friends and family! On a hot Summer’s day, splashing about in a swimming pool is fun and will cool you down quickly. Keeping a swimming pool clean and sparkling involves regular maintenance with chemicals and freshwater to top up the levels. Swimming pool water … Read more
Not only do weeds in the lawn make it look untidy, but weeds compete with grass for water and nutrients and will lead to the health of your lawn suffering. If you have an organic garden and do not use chemical herbicides against weeds, you will need some other way to control them. Frequent lawn … Read more
You look outside and notice that your lawn is starting to look a little bedraggled. You head down to your local nursery, grab a few bags of fertilizer, head home, and have just chucked it on, when it dawns on you, “I forgot to ask them if I need to water this.” Luckily, the answer … Read more
As the season’s change, so does the condition of your grass. Your once bright green lawn has turned into a dull brown. Laying new grass can be very expensive, so how do you tell if your grass is completely dead or just dormant until the spring arrives? Luckily there are ways for you to determine … Read more
Summer has arrived, and what could be better than spending a long lazy day in the swimming pool? Most of us look forward to splashing about in the pool in our own backyard without having to drive to a public pool or visit your neighbors to swim in their pool. You can safely place an … Read more
Many people want to use environmentally friendly and organic products in their gardens which is great. A waste product that most of us have in our home is coffee grounds which have become popular as a lawn fertilizer. The question is, are they really good for our lawns, or is this a myth? Coffee grounds … Read more