Skip to content
Blooming Fields Farm
  • Flowers
  • Garden Plants
  • Yard
  • How To
  • Privacy Policy
  • About
Blooming Fields Farm

How To

Check out our articles on how to take care of your garden and yard.

braided Pachira Aquatica money tree plant

How To Braid A Money Tree (When And Why You Should Do This!)

If you’ve ever wanted to level up your houseplant collection, then braiding a money tree might be the perfect solution for you. Not only does this special braid give your money trees, or Pachira aquatica—also known as Guiana Chestnut trees, an eye-catching look, it also helps promote overall plant health. Some people also think braiding…

Read More How To Braid A Money Tree (When And Why You Should Do This!)Continue

tree sap

How To Get Tree Sap Out Of Clothes (and Shoes)

If you have ever got tree sap on your clothes, you already know how frustrating it can be. That’s because trying to get tree sap out of your clothes always seems like a losing proposition. Odds are, if you are an avid gardener, you have probably even thrown an article of clothing or two in…

Read More How To Get Tree Sap Out Of Clothes (and Shoes)Continue

scotts edgeguard spreader settings

How To Calibrate Scotts EdgeGuard Spreader

If you’ve got yourself the Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader, then you might be concerned about getting it calibrated before your first use of it. The good news is if your spreader is brand new out of the box, then you don’t have to worry about calibrating it yourself. That’s because the Scotts…

Read More How To Calibrate Scotts EdgeGuard SpreaderContinue

pine trees

How To Trim A Pine Tree Without Killing It

Pine trees are very sturdy growths that rarely need to be excessively trimmed. However, they will occasionally need a little work to keep themselves strong and protected from various health issues. Thankfully, it should be pretty easy to trim or prune your pine tree without killing it. Try to avoid trimming your tree during the winter…

Read More How To Trim A Pine Tree Without Killing ItContinue

lawn

How To Get Whipworms Out Of Yard

Whipworms are disgusting parasites that live in your dog’s intestinal tracts and spread through fecal matter into your ground. Once they are in the ground, these worms will spread, eating grass and devastating your lawn. And this lifecycle begins again once they lay eggs that may infect your dog again. As a result, treatment must…

Read More How To Get Whipworms Out Of YardContinue

chainsaw cutting down tree

How To Fell A Leaning Tree

Felling any type of tree can be a dangerous business. If the tree you’re looking to cut down is already leaning in one direction, that can make things even more challenging. When it comes to cutting down large and small trees, safety is the most important thing. Here’s the two ways of cutting down a…

Read More How To Fell A Leaning TreeContinue

sticker weeds

How To Get Rid Of Stickers In Yard

There’s nothing more bothersome than a yard overrun with stickers!  These pesky little weeds have a way of sticking to everything they can. Whether it’s your kids clothes or your pets, they soon find their way into your home and your car. Stickers are a real nuisance and this guide will help you have a…

Read More How To Get Rid Of Stickers In YardContinue

spraying herbicide on weeds

How to Permanently Kill Grass and Weeds

If you are trying to prepare your backyard space to create a small garden, you will have to make a few preparations first. One of the main steps is clearing grass and weeds permanently. This process will require you to get to the roots.  Killing weeds starting from the roots ensures that they don’t grow…

Read More How to Permanently Kill Grass and WeedsContinue

cutting down tree

How To Cut Down A Large Tree Near A House

There is plenty that you have to do when you are cutting down a large tree that is close to your house. You have to make sure that you regulate how parts of the trunk and branches fall. One part of doing so is getting rid of any debris near the tree. After that, you…

Read More How To Cut Down A Large Tree Near A HouseContinue

pulling up weeds

How To Kill Weeds and Keep Trees and Shrubs Safe

You can either use natural or chemical methods to kill weeds in your garden. The safety of your trees and shrubs will depend on how you apply these methods. With careful application, the safety of your trees and shrubs is guaranteed. The chemical method employs the use of herbicides. In contrast, the natural method applies…

Read More How To Kill Weeds and Keep Trees and Shrubs SafeContinue

digging trench

How To Dig A Trench For Drainage

It can be unsettling when there is water building up in your yard, both for health and material reasons. The moisture which settles in the logged areas of your yard can cause erosion to the foundation of your home and wash away valuable landscaping, which results in a massive mess. As such, digging a trench…

Read More How To Dig A Trench For DrainageContinue

digging trench

How To Dig A Trench By Hand

Digging trenches is one of the earliest forms of work documented in historical records. Before the industrial revolution, people dug trenches using their hands. In that case, people used to dig deep trenches that had to be sustained or shored to prevent the trench walls from breaking down. Despite that, you can dig trenches in…

Read More How To Dig A Trench By HandContinue

horsetail weeds

How To Kill Horsetail Weeds

Horsetail weed is a perennial weed with deep-rooted roots, making it extremely difficult to eradicate. It requires just a tiny piece of root to produce a regrowth, and it is further characterized by waxy coated leaves and spread through spores. How can you kill horsetail weeds in your garden and keep your animals, especially horses,…

Read More How To Kill Horsetail WeedsContinue

garlic braid

How To Make A Garlic Braid

You can make an attractive Garlic Braid for your kitchen, or for a friend, by following these easy steps. Allow about an hour and a half. The garlic tops (leaves) should be dampened for the easiest, strongest, and best-looking braid. Tools You Need scissors old toothbrush 2 medium-sized bath towels pocket knife Materials You Need…

Read More How To Make A Garlic BraidContinue

© 2023 Blooming Fields Farm | As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

  • Flowers
  • Garden Plants
  • Yard
  • How To
  • Privacy Policy
  • About