How well do you understand your soil? It’s more than just dirt, and the more you learn about soil, the better you’ll be able to care for it to ensure a stunning landscape, healthy lawn and productive garden. All About Soil The four elements of soil are minerals, water, air and organic matter. Different combinations […]

Devised in 1909, the pH scale measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. The scale ranges from 0-14. Pure water is “neutral” and has a pH of 7, midway between 0 and 14. If a solution has a low concentration of hydrogen ions, the rating will be a higher number and is considered […]

Starting seeds indoors is a rewarding gardening experience and can help extend your growing season to include more plant varieties than your outdoor season may permit. Furthermore, a larger selection of seed varieties doesn’t limit your opportunities to growing only those transplants that are available at planting time. The key to success in growing seedlings […]

Winter is the perfect time to think about attracting bird visitors to your yard. Bird watching is a great hobby that can be enjoyed by both younger and older members of the family and getting started is both easy and inexpensive.

A compost pile should be part of every gardener’s yard, since it adds so many benefits for recycling and providing organic material in the garden.

During the scorching summer months, it’s important to be proactive to protect and maintain your landscape. The intense heat and dryness can be detrimental to plants, grass, and trees, leading to wilting, discoloration, and even death if left unattended. Even sturdy trees, the backbone of your landscape, can succumb to the unforgiving conditions, with leaves […]

Understanding the Basics of Rose Bush Care Caring for rose bushes is a rewarding experience that can lead to beautiful blooms and healthy plants. Proper care includes regular watering, ensuring they receive adequate sunlight, and pruning to promote new growth. Additionally, it’s essential to fertilize the soil to provide the necessary nutrients for the roses. […]

Crabgrass prevention is important in lawn care, and timing is key to ensuring success. Knowing when to apply pre-emergent herbicides and other products can help you prevent crabgrass from taking over your lawn. Understanding the best times for application will also help you save money by avoiding unnecessary treatments. The time for crabgrass prevention is […]

Spring is a great time to reseed your lawn. And most homeowners like to match the grass type that is currently growing. Lawns and in central Ohio, as well as most of the state, are a combination typically of Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue and turf type tall fescue. So it’s usually not just […]

Plump, juicy berries are now easy to grow in your backyard on bushes that are resistant to most pests and diseases, and can produce for up to 20 years. How to plant blueberry bushes. Select a sunny, sheltered spot. Blueberries thrive in soil that is acidic. The soil pH should ideally be between 4 and […]