4 Top-Rated Battery-Powered String Trimmers for Your Yard and Lawn

The lawnmower is an indispensable piece of lawn care equipment. But it’s the string trimmer – or weed whacker – that keeps your lawn looking spotless and well-kept. Here are four top-rated string trimmers available on Amazon.
The Right Way to Mow an Overgrown Lawn

Is your lawn overgrown? We’ve got expert advice on the right way to mow it back the ideal height.
How Ants Play an Important Role in Your Lawn and Garden

Just like everything else in nature, ants and other insects play an important function in a lawn’s ecosystem. But what should you do in case of a full-blown infestation?
Pest Control for Your Indoor Garden

Your indoor plants are vulnerable to all but a few of the same pests that trouble plants in outdoor gardens. Here’s how to prevent an infestation.
8 Smart Ways to Keep Rats Out of Your Garden

Rats will fatten themselves on seeds, vegetables, bulbs, nuts, fruit, and – if you are very lucky – even flowers in your garden. Here are 8 safe ways to keep the vermin out.
Get Rid of Those Pesky Pests Naturally!

Planting a pest resistant garden… Right now, there are gardeners all around the world, tending their vegetables. But for who? Depending on where you are, are you also sharing your crop with possums, rabbits, mice or deer? Then there are the aphids, caterpillars, gnats and flies who also appreciate your lush annuals, perennials, vegetables, and […]
5 Ways Chickens Can Help in Your Garden!

Raising chickens in your backyard is at once fun and rewarding. Not only do they enjoy the space, but they can also help out in the garden!
Want to start an organic garden? Here’s how.

You want to eat more organic food, but going organic is expensive: one look at the grocery store receipt can make you think twice. The good news is, that doesn’t have to stop you from eating healthier.
Why and How You Should Start a Mini-Meadow in Your Backyard

A mini-meadow is essentially an area that gardeners have restored to the charge of nature. In these small plots, woodland violets, spring beauties, daisy fleabanes, and dandelions take precedence over Kentucky bluegrass and Zoysia. And for good reason.
Getting Rid of a Pesky Pest: Bid Adieu to the Fungus Gnat this Winter!

Those tiny black bugs that find their way into your home with your plants in winter are called fungus gnats. Here’s how to get rid of them. (Photo: John Tann/Wikimedia Commons)