Nothing can ruin a day quite like coming into contact with poison ivy. This plant’s toxic leaves, stems and roots can leave you with a rash that will stay with you for up to three weeks. Take a look at our tips for treating and healing from poison ivy. Take Immediate Care of Your Skin … Read more
Most of the time, mushrooms aren’t harmful to your lawn. While there have been cases where mushrooms caused lawn diseases, these are few and far between. However, a lot of gardeners don’t want mushrooms in their yard because they feel these plants lower the overall appeal. That’s why they look for ways to kill the … Read more
Weed control is a challenge for any gardener. Weeds are probably a gardener’s worst enemy, threatening the health and beauty of your garden. They seem to creep up when you aren’t looking. And sometimes it seems that as soon as you get rid of them they just reappear again and again. Though it is tempting … Read more
Weeds can be the bane of any gardener’s existence. They can sneak into the cracks of your plant defenses. Growing up big and long before you even know it. So how do you get rid of those nasty weeds without resorting to chemicals? Well, we found a few easy ways to get rid of the … Read more
How many times have you gone out to your garden and seen tons of pests crawling around? Not only are they a nuisance, but they can cause serious damage to your fruits, vegetables, and flowers. While you may just want to grab a chemical pesticide from your local nursery, these tend to hurt your environment … Read more
When I was a little girl my grandmother had this bush in her yard that always had things on it that looked like apples. She would always tell me that they were poisonous so I never had the nerve to eat one. There are so many common plants that are around us that we have … Read more
All gardeners can agree that it is annoying and frustrating to find moss growing in your yard. Typically, this plant shows up in areas where the soil is poorly drained and grass can no longer grow, as well as spots where there is plenty of moisture and shade. Do not let moss take over your … Read more
Plain and simple, when mildew grows on terracotta pots, it is unsightly. This growth has a way of detracting from the overall appearance of the pot, leaving onlookers disgusted. That is not the only effect mildew has, though. It can also cause plants to develop diseases, which can damage or kill them. Thankfully, there are … Read more
We all know that mosquitoes can be a great nuisance, especially with this warm weather. The good news, however, is that apart from chemicals, there are plants you can use to keep mosquitoes away from your home. Here are top 10 plants that repel mosquitoes! Citronella This plant happens to be the most common ingredient … Read more
Every gardener, no matter how tenacious, has to battle weeds at some point unless they want them to take over the garden. There are many ways of controlling weeds such as spreading plastic or other material below the mulch to keep weeds from sprouting. Remember, not all weeds are created equal. Today, we’re discussing how … Read more