There are many ways in which you can compost but all of them fit into two distinctive types, either active composting or passive composting. Each type has its advantages but often the choice of which to…
“Is Fall A Good Time to Plant Centipede Grass?” Is question is often asked by homeowners eager to establish a lush, green lawn. Below, we’ll dissect the various elements of lawn care, soil preparation, and climate…
Pruning an avocado tree is an important part of tree care. It can help improve the tree’s health, encourage fruit production, and control the tree’s growth. It is particularly important if you have an outdoor avocado…
If you’re like most people, you probably think of fertilizer as something you use in the spring and summer to help your plants grow. But did you know that there’s such a thing as winter fertilizer?…
Plant pinching is one of those things that sounds like something out of a strange, distant past but, is actually an incredibly powerful technique that allows you to shape a plant’s growth. In essence, it is…
Whether you want to grow an avocado tree indoors or have limited yard space there are several options and techniques that you can use to keep your avocado plant small. There are several major factors that…
It’s not as tough as you may imagine to cultivate avocados in an indoor environment. All you need is a little patience and the right conditions. Avocados (Persea americana) are tropical broadleaf evergreen trees, bearing green…
Take-all root rot, also sometimes known as “bermudagrass decline”, is a soil-borne fungal disease caused by the Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis pathogen. The disease caused by this fungus attacks grass roots, causing them to rot, whither, and…
Avocado trees (persea americana) are fairly unique among fruit trees in that they are not self-fertile. In their natural habitats, avocado trees produce both male and female blooms on the same tree, albeit at different periods….
The avocado tree is native to Central and South America and has been cultivated for centuries. It produces a nutrient-dense fruit that is often eaten on its own or used as a key ingredient in various…
It can be quite disturbing to see your St Augustine Grass turning yellow as yellow and brown patches start to develop and spread across your lawn. The truth is, is that St. Augustine grass is a…
Hydro-recirculating cultivation systems are incredibly efficient ways to grow plants. Several approaches can be taken, but the two most prominent are hydroponics and aquaponics. Both systems are incredibly efficient ways to grow but which is the…
Ever peek out your window only to be met by the glaring green envy of your neighbor’s lawn? We’ve all been there. Maybe your grass seems more like a tired straw mat than a vibrant emerald…
Mold is one of those annoying things that we just don’t want to deal with. We try to keep it away from our homes, but it always seems to find a way into our lives. Because…
As any lawn care professional will tell you, aeration is key to maintaining healthy grass. But when is the best time to aerate your lawn? Fall has long been considered the best time to aerate, but…
