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Build a Butterfly Garden
Install a butterfly garden to create an environment that attracts and hosts a variety of butterflies, sustains their entire life cycle, and provides the nourishment they need. Install a diverse group of plants to provide shelter, sun, food, and water. Keep it native and organic.
Plant These to Attract Butterflies
Draw butterflies to your garden by growing specific plants. Create an environment that supports a butterfly’s entire life cycle by growing both host plants and nectar sources. Different plants will attract certain species, so plant strategically if you have a favorite!
A Mini Guide to Heirloom Tomatoes
Heirloom tomatoes are growing in popularity due to their unique flavors, colors, and shapes. Seeds are passed down through generations to preserve these distinctive fruits. Consider planting Brandywines, Cherokee Purples, and Black Krims. Remember, all heirlooms need generous amounts of sunlight, fertilizer, water, and warmth.
Be Gone, Black Shrub Mold
Black sooty mold is a fungus that covers leaves, stems, and fruit. It grows on honeydew, a sugary substance produced by insects such as whiteflies and mealybugs. Manage these pests and prevent further infestations with insecticide applications and proper cultural practices.
Landscaping Tasks: Which to Do, Which to Hire Out
How do you know which landscaping chores to do yourself and which to hire out? Look at your level of interest, available time, physical ability, and budget. Compare the cost of new equipment with the cost of lawn care services. Assess the information to decide who will do what tasks.
Simple Planting Plans for Renters
Don’t let renting keep you from beautifying the landscape around your house! Whether you’re renting as a family, couple, or housemates, you can plan out landscaping to make the space your own and to show your landlords that you care for their property.
Fix Your Uneven Turf
From uncomfortable mowing experiences to sprained ankle risks, bumpy lawns can be simply annoying or outright hazardous. Uneven turf is inevitable on older properties, as turf settles over time and is invaded by burrowing animals and growing tree roots. Consider these tips for leveling your lawn.
How to Get Rid of Weeds
As you fight to prevent weeds from taking over your lawn and garden, remember that weeds are not creating a void; they are filling one. The insights in this blog will help you reduce the weak spots in your landscaping and get control over weeds.
5 Landscaping Tips for Commercial Properties
An attractive landscape design boosts commercial property values and affects people’s decisions to buy or rent. Improving your greenery is an investment in the property and in your company’s bottom line! Consider these tips as you plan landscaping for your commercial spaces.
Hurricane Season is Here (Get Ready Now)
Smart planning and preparation in the years, months, and days leading up to a hurricane can prevent damage to your home, property, and vehicles. Not only will preparation save you time and money, but it will also keep you and your family safer.