Tired of weeds spoiling the look of your flower beds? There are plenty of ways to keep weeds under control so that your garden looks great all summer.
To make this baking soda method effective, make sure to reapply every four to six weeks until the weeds permanently die. Apply baking soda while the weeds are actively growing, usually in the spring or fall. Baking soda is also effective in the summer, although not as quickly. Irrigate the...
If you don’t know how to remove a tick, it is important not to squeeze the tick or separate its head from its body. I have seen great results with using a drop of lavender or a drop of peppermint essential oil to get the tick to pull out on its own. This didn’t work for me...
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Whether your yard has been overrun with pesky weeds or you’ve simply decided that it’s time to change the type of turfgrass in your lawn, there comes a point when you need to know how to remove grass. Discover the pros and cons of each grass removal method so that you can decide ...
Store herbs either placed in a damp paper towel in a sealed bag in the fridge, or snip the ends, remove any dead pieces and place in a few inches of fresh water (be sure to not let the leaves sit in the water or they will rot). Change the water daily and store away from sunligh...
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So make sure to rake them up on a regular basis. If you have a lot of trees in your yard, you may want to invest in a leaf blower or consider hiring someone to help with the leaf removal. In addition, you should also be sure to remove any dead leaves or branches from your trees...
Make sure your lawn is a normal height (not too tall, not too short) – approximately 3-5 inches is good. Wait 2-4 days after mowing before applying. This protects your grass and helps ensure the weeds are actively growing. It also allows some of the leaves on the weeds to grow that...
Clear Away Weeds Weeds are another hideout for overwintering pests. It’s good practice to remove weeds from your winter vegetable plot and from around fruit trees so that frost and prying beaks can get in and do their work. Don’t be too thorough, though. Many seedlings of biennial flow...