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