The good old garden well has come a long way since it was first invented by the 1st Duke of Wellington in the early 19th Century. There are more styles and colors than the old chap would ever have dreamed of but for we gardeners, the choice can be baffling. Here are a few key … Read more
Just because you live in an RV does not mean you should miss out on having a few house plants scattered around, after all, some even come with health benefits. The tricky thing is figuring out where on earth can you put them?! Before deciding on the plant’s location, think about what plants you want … Read more
One of the easiest ways to garden is to plant your flowers, plants and vegetables in raised garden beds. There are so many benefits that come with planting in a raised garden bed. Some natural soils are too acidic or alkaline for the plants that you want to grow. The annoying thing is that you … Read more
Are you looking for natural ways of killing Virginia creeper? There are many methods of getting rid of this weed. You can kill it naturally or using chemicals. However, sometimes you may not want to use chemicals and so you wish to opt for a natural way. We are going to help you get some … Read more
As a gardener, roses are considered an attractive feature in a sunny garden. However, they can be attacked by diseases and pests. They may end up not thriving, which means that you may want to kill and remove them for good. When trying to remove them, rose bushes have tenacious roots that repeatedly regrow after … Read more
There is no doubt that one of the most challenging weeds to manage is the Virginia buttonweed. So we are going to address methods that will show you how to kill Virginia buttonweed. The Virginia buttonweed comes from a plant species called Diodia Virginiana. It is challenging to deal with it because it spreads through … Read more
Lawn leveling rakes can be quite expensive, but don’t let that stop you. Leveling your lawn is an optimal way to give your lawn a neat look. When you cut grass on your lawn, you need to get rid of the dead grass with a leveling rake. Did you know that you could make your … Read more
Does your yard have creeping Charlie weed? This can be a problem, especially if the weeds are too much. Creeping Charlie is scientifically known as glechoma hederacea. This weed tends to grow in moist and shady areas. People in the US once used Creeping Charlie as a ground cover. When it started spreading, they noticed … Read more
Your backyard may suddenly turn into a home of Lily of the Valley. The truth is that this weed produces beautiful tiny bell-shaped flowers. This happens mostly during May, and the flowers produce heady fragrance. Lily of the Valley is scientifically referred to as convallaria majalis. While these weeds can look appealing, too much … Read more
If you are a gardener, you must have come across the Virginia creeper, also called parthenocissus quinquefolia scientifically. This plant is a nightmare in your garden since once it grows, it spreads at an alarming rate. Not only does it block sunlight from reaching other plants it can also cause skin irritations. That makes it very … Read more