Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) may appear innocuous with its small yellow flowers, but this vigorous annual weed can swiftly dominate garden beds and lawns if not managed. Often mistaken for a beneficial groundcover, purslane spreads at an alarming rate. A single…
Strawberries are among the easiest fruits to cultivate in your home garden, offering the delightful experience of picking sun-ripened berries from plants you’ve nurtured. Notably, strawberries require minimal care, especially when the soil is prepped before planting, ensuring it is…
Discovering holes in your yard can be an annoyance, as squirrels are indifferent to whether they dig in an obscure spot or right in the middle of your immaculate lawn. Yet, that hole might be concealing another resident: a snake.…
Although hummingbirds may enjoy sipping sugar water from feeders near our windows, nectar-rich flowers are even more beneficial for them. To entice these winged acrobats to your yard or garden, a thoughtfully chosen plant collection will encourage them to visit…
The beauty of peonies is undeniable. From the stunning pink and red varieties to the yellows and whites, these lush flowers often capture the attention of even the most focused drivers as they pass through neighborhoods. However, peonies have a…
During the summer, keeping cool at home is essential. Indoors, this might involve sealing gaps, maintaining your AC, and closing blinds to block sunlight. Outdoors, wise landscaping choices are crucial — such as planting shade trees and opting for alternatives…
Cultivating your own delectable vegetables in the garden can be incredibly fulfilling, but it does require some effort. You need to enrich the soil, maintain adequate watering, and most challenging of all, protect your garden from pests that can ruin…
With the seemingly endless variety of plants available, deciding what to include in your garden can be quite puzzling. It’s easy to get carried away and end up with a chaotic garden. You might think there’s no such thing as…
Garden borders, also known as herbaceous borders in England, are garden areas typically bordered by a wall, fence, patio, or other structure, or even a building, and are usually designed to be viewed from one perspective (mostly head-on). This sets…
If you notice odd pinkish-red patches of threads in your lawn, it’s likely red thread disease, caused by the fungus Laetisaria fuciformis. This common lawn disease thrives in cool, damp conditions, typically appearing in late spring and fall when temperatures…