Kinked garden hoses are a bane of all hose-owners. It’s one thing to spend money on an expandable hose that will just kink up again the first time you pull it out of storage, quite another to have your favorite hose go from being a pleasure to use to being quite possibly unusable over the…
First priority should be to remove any dead or dying grass manually, which means cutting it by hand. Then, replace any soil in bare areas with sod, making sure to follow proper instructions for new sod (go over the patch with a plate compactor, for example). For existing healthy grass in your yard, you may…
Rabbit poop makes an excellent fertilizer and is not only free but also organic. Fertilizer can be one of the most expensive items you need for your garden. There are some simple guidelines on how to use it. The rabbit litter we will discuss here comes from domesticated rabbits raised on a farm or in…
Scotts Fertilizer is not safe for dogs or humans. It contains poisonous chemicals that are harmful to people and animals alike. One of the key ingredients in Scotts fertilizer is Iron (Fe). Iron can be toxic to pets, causing vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy , loss of appetite and even death in severe cases. If you already…
You should consider using a dog-friendly fertilizing product instead? Yes, especially if your pet has been known to nibble on the lawn or plays in areas where you apply the fertilizer. Here’s why: Grass fertilizers that contain weed and feed products like Dimension can be fatal for dogs. Dimension is a fertilizing product that contains…
If you are looking for the best fertilizer for centipede grass, you’ve come to the right place. We have tested over 10 different types of grass fertilizers and found the best one. We will share it with you here. There are two main kinds of centipede grass fertilizers: slow-release fertilizers and fast-release fertilizers. Slow-release fertilizers…
Fall is the time to prepare your landscape for the winter months. This includes giving your lawn a good mow, aerating, and applying fall fertilizer. Fall is also a good time to apply a winterizer fertilizer. Winterizer is a high-nitrogen fertilizer. It is used to promote vigorous early spring growth. However, it is not safe…
Winterizing means different things for different people, depending on where you live and what your local climate is like. For those who reside in areas that experience well-defined seasons, such as much of the United States, there are specific times of year during which plants should be prepared for cold weather. In these regions, soil…
Winterizing is an important step in the care of your lawnmower. This prevents wear on the components of your tractor and ensures proper starting, moving, and braking of mower deck. A cold winter is tough on all lawn equipment. Here are some tips to help you get your lawn mower tractor ready for storage, and…
Soil drainage is important for many plants, especially those that like an open soil with lots of organic matter. For other plants it isn’t as important, but can still make them more content if they are suffering from too much water infiltration. There are several ways to improve the natural drainage of your substrate (soil…