If you’ve tried and failed to get your St. Augustine grass in Florida to spread and grow thicker, you may feel frustrated. After all, no one likes a lawn that’s anything less than lush. By keeping a few things in mind before or after you install St. Augustine grass on your lawn, you can help…
Timing is everything when it comes to effectively using pre-emergent herbicides to prevent weeds in your lawn. It’s essential to apply the herbicide before the weeds germinate. However, applying it too early could impact its effectiveness in addressing the issue. And if you wait too long, it won’t be quite right either. With all of…
For lawn owners in warmer climates, like Florida and a few other southern states, having shade-tolerant grass that can thrive in a shady yard means you don’t have to sacrifice shade from the summer heat for a lush lawn. When it comes to the different types of shade-tolerant grass, St. Augustine Grass and the strains…
Knowing how to fertilize your lawn means answering a variety of other questions that will help you understand your unique requirements and limitations depending on your location, situation, and materials. To ensure that you give your lawn the best care possible, learn about the various conditions to consider when thinking about fertilizing your lawn. How…
Originating in the South Pacific Islands, croton plants are a truly beautiful, tropical plant that can grow hardy up to 5 to 6 feet tall. While many of us are familiar with crotons as houseplants, they can happily survive in your garden with the right croton plant care. Crotons can provide color and vibrancy to…
Mulch is a great way to improve the appearance of your garden, and it can also help to protect your plants from weeds and pests. One question that many people ask is whether or not mulch can kill grass or weeds. In this blog post, we will answer that question and provide some tips on…
Does Mulch Absorb Water? Or does mulch reduce the frequency you have to water your plants? As a garden owner, landscaper, or someone with plants on your front lawn, these are questions you have asked yourself for quite a while now. But first, you should be aware of what mulch is. What Is Mulch? Mulch…
When it comes to lawns, there are a few different types of grass that people tend to choose from. One popular option in Florida is St. Augustine grass. This type of grass can be found in many yards across the country. But one question that often comes up is: how tall does St. Augustine grass…
No one wants to deal with bugs, especially in their garden. So it’s natural to wonder if mulch attracts them. Does Mulch Attract Bugs? The answer is a little complicated, but in short: mulch can attract some bugs, but there are ways to prevent this from happening. Let’s take a closer look at the different…
The croton plant is commonly cultivated outside in warmer areas, but it may also be grown indoors. Crotons come in a wide range of leaf forms and colors. Croton leaves can be short, long, twisted, thin, thick, and varied in form. The hues available for croton plants include green, variegated types such as yellow, red-orange,…
