Earthworms provide your lawn with natural fertilizer and other benefits. But sometimes, too many earthworms in the soil can mimic […]
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.
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 […]
15 Best Night-Blooming Plants for Moon Gardens
When designing your moon garden, choose plants that put on their best show at night. From the elegant moonflower to […]
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 […]