Reverse osmosis water is water in its purest form with no minerals or chemicals present. While this can be good for bringing water to a solid base point, it creates a lot of wastewater! This water is usually high in minerals and chemicals from the filtering process; however, it can still be useful for other …
As its name suggests, the Virginia creeper vine (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) will creep wherever it can, usually growing where it shouldn’t! While its foliage will add color and lushness to a forest, it should be stopped before it grows to cover all of a tree and the surrounding plants. Will Virginia creeper kill a tree? If …
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) can be a nightmare to remove if you don’t know where to begin! If it is young, it usually doesn’t pose too much difficulty to remove, but once established, it can be trouble to tame! Luckily there are 6 great ways to stop it in its tracks or help to keep …
As it grows to cover a fence in your yard or the forest floor, you may begin to wonder if Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) poses any risk to your dogs. While it may not be the first thing your dog goes for in the yard, it can be an issue to their health. Both the …
While you may think a rose, potato, and honey aren’t a likely trio, when combined, they actually make propagating rose cuttings a breeze! With only three primary materials, a few tools, and a place to plant your finished propagated potato, you’ll have beautiful rose bushes before you know it. Follow the 5 easy steps below …
Pine trees make great evergreen plantings in your landscape and thrive in the most extreme climates. While they are highly drought tolerant, pine trees can only survive for a short time if overwatered. Providing the correct amount of water will help your pine tree grow for years to come! Can pine trees get too much …
Landcare is a huge part of our world today, and herbicides play a large part in it. It is difficult to mitigate weeds without them, but it is also important to remember that they can affect other varieties like ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers. With the use of Grazon, broadleaf species of woody and noxious …
Keeping your landscape lush can be a difficult task when you have so many different varieties growing. When and how to fertilize is one of the biggest questions to ask! Miracle-Gro is a great way to ensure your plants get the nutrients they need in a way that is simple for everyone to understand. While …
While a beautiful oak tree can be a show-stopper in your landscape all on its own, utilizing the area underneath its canopy is a great way to add color and depth through the seasons. Planting under a tree is a great landscaping practice when done correctly. However, if done incorrectly, it may cause more harm …
A beautiful landscape has depth, movement, and colors that span the rainbow, but it can be difficult to decide where to begin when planning yours! Trees provide a great place to start, acting as a backdrop or focal point to build your landscaping around. Taking into consideration everything from its mature size, flowering season, tree …