Is your garden refusing to flourish despite all your efforts? Don’t blame your brown thumb just yet — the real […]
Author: Jordan Ardoin
Jordan Ardoin is a writer and editor with a passion for sustainable, earth-friendly gardening and lawn care practices. When she isn't sharing her knowledge about lawn care and landscaping, you can find her curled up with a good book and a cat in her lap.
Why Dog Pee Kills Grass (And How to Stop It)
Key Takeaways • Nitrogen, not acidity, burns the grass: Dog urine contains urea, a nitrogen compound from digesting protein, and […]
How to Build a Rain Garden
For an eco-friendly lawn alternative that will brighten your yard, rain gardens are all the rage. Not only are they […]
5 Benefits of Rain Barrels (And 1 Drawback)
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but it might as well fall from the sky. With a rain barrel, you can […]
What Is a Rain Barrel?
A rain barrel is a large container that catches and collects the stormwater flowing from your gutter downspout. Once the […]
When and How to Water Your Lawn
Irrigating your lawn isn’t as simple as “just add water.” You have to make sure your grass gets enough water, […]
6 Wet Lawn Problems and How to Fix Them
Is constant rain bogging down your lawn? That much water can do a lot of damage to your grass. This […]
17 of the Best Plants to Attract Bees to Your Garden
Did you know that just one bee can pollinate more than 1,000 flowers per day? Their favorite flowers are the […]
32 Common Indoor and Outdoor Plants Poisonous to Cats
Every cat owner knows these mischievous little troublemakers love to nibble on plants when you’re not looking. That’s why, if […]
20 of the Best Flowering Trees for Your Landscape
Flowering trees add color, attract pollinators, and boost curb appeal. Explore 20 of the best flowering trees, with care tips to match one to your yard.