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Weeds are a part of life if you garden, but constantly pulling them doesn’t have to be. Every garden or landscape has weeds. It’s the nature of the beast. Sometimes, it takes just as much time to [...]

With summer heat upon us and Stage 2 watering rules still in place, it’s best to postpone new planting for now. Summer is basically here. While we have received wonderful rainfall lately, [...]

Let’s delve into the terrifying tales of some of nature’s wicked winged and other things. The end of October signals cooler weather and brings with it the notion of all things creepy, [...]

White grubs can be a real nightmare for homeowners who value a showplace lawn. Checking the lawn for signs of damage will help you manage infestations. One of the signs that the turf growing [...]

Blowing grass clippings and leaves into the street may be simpler and save time, but these materials can clog stormwater drains, harming rivers, streams and neighborhoods. A sure sign of spring, [...]

Crisp autumn air is a welcome relief — unless you’ve been overwatering your lawn. Cooler temperatures and increased moisture make your grass susceptible to fungal disease. Cooler temperatures and [...]

There are a few species of ants that haven’t endeared themselves to humans. But most of them go about their daily lives completely out of sight. According to most experts, there are more than one [...]

In winter, grass and plants are not actively growing. But winter weeds like dandelions and henbit are multiplying with every drop of water they get.  A quick show of hands please: who has been [...]

An in-ground sprinkler system has a brain, heart and circulatory system that must be maintained for good health. Schedule a checkup and get a little cash back in your pocket. When you go to the [...]

More than 98 percent of the insects in your landscape are either beneficial or benign. For the remaining 2 percent, there are ways to manage these pests without harming the rest. Anytime there is [...]