When your lawn suffers from pest infestations, pesticides offer an effective control solution. But lawn pesticides can also be useless […]
Author: Jane Purnell
Jane Purnell is an artist, writer, and nature lover. She enjoys teaching readers about the importance of eco-friendly lawn care, integrated pest management, biodiversity, and sustainable landscaping.
Pros and Cons of Earthworms in Your Yard
Earthworms provide your lawn with natural fertilizer and other benefits. But sometimes, too many earthworms in the soil can mimic […]
What to do if a Neighbor’s Tree is Endangering Your Yard
Trees are beautiful in the landscape, but they also can cause tension between neighbors. When your neighbor’s hazardous tree has […]
10 Best Plants to Control Erosion in Your Yard
Is your yard losing buckets of soil after every rainstorm? Exposed soil, particularly soil on a slope, is vulnerable to […]
12 Signs You May Need to Remove a Tree
The sickly tree in your backyard is worrying you, and rightfully so –– its unusual lean, hollow trunk or fungus […]
How to Cut Down a Tree Safely
Before you thwack your tree with an ax, you need to learn how to cut down a tree safely. Otherwise, […]
How to Start a Container Garden
Are you a green thumb living in a concrete city? Start a container garden. Is your yard too small for […]
10 Hurricane-Resistant Landscaping Ideas for Myrtle Beach
Living in Myrtle Beach has its pearls not even Blackbeard could resist –– Broadway at the Beach, waterfront dining at […]
10 Hurricane-Resistant Landscaping Ideas for New Orleans
You’ve stocked your home with non-perishable foods, water, and batteries for the next New Orleans hurricane. But have you remembered […]
Fall Lawn Care Checklist for Augusta
Before your Augusta lawn settles into its winter nap, there are a few autumn chores to perform. Otherwise, your turf […]