Granular fertilizers are the most common type of dry fertilizer (excluding compost) used by gardeners. They come in the form of small pellets which are designed to break down in the soil and feed plants with…
If you have kids, then you know how important it is for them to have a place to play and explore. A jungle gym is the perfect backyard addition for your little ones. Not only will…
Is paper biodegradable? Paper is a material that we use every day but not all paper is created equal when it comes to composting. So, how do we know and identify which paper is compostable? There…
There are many benefits to aerating your lawn and it is indeed often essential if you want to maintain a fantastic healthy looking beautiful lawn year after year. Aeration should in fact form part of the…
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…
If you live in the South, you may have noticed centipede grass in your landscape. Chances are it’s in your yard too even if you didn’t plant it. Centipede is stoloniferous, or a creeping grass that…
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…
Lavenders are a relatively low-maintenance plant, however, there are some winter care best practices that you need to be aware of to ensure your lavender survives or is ready for the new growing season. Lavender plants…
