There are many aromatic and flavorful herbs to choose from, but the perfect garden herb may very well be basil. Here’s a few tips on an easy-to-grow, compact, garden favorite.
Taking a great backyard photo
The backyard is home to many memories worthy of reaching for the camera or smartphone. Here are a few tips to help improve the odds of capturing a photo worthy of printing and display.
Bring outside in with garden bouquets
9 tips from the pro’s help you create and maintain a beautiful cut flower bouquet. Flowerbeds bursting with blossoms can spare a few buds. Learn how to harvest your garden and create long-lasting arrangements.
Select and plant the perfect tree
When one plants a tree, they enter an epic long-term relationship. Making the right choice is critical. Doris Taylor, Plant Clinic manager for Chicago’s Morton’s Arboretum offers tips for picking “that tree”.
Mow when the grass is dry
Wet conditions can cause grass clumping and excessive buildup on the mower deck underside, leaving you with a poor quality cut.
Water in the morning
It’s best to water your grass in the morning. If you water in the evening, droplets can cling to the grass and promote fungus overnight.
Fill-in holes or divots in your yard
For a more consistent, smooth cut fill in any divots or uneven terrain in your yard.
Overlap mowing paths
Be sure to mow in a straight line, whenever possible. And overlap your mowing path from 2-4 inches to avoid strips of uncut grass.
The truth about bagging
Bagging is the easy way to clean up your yard. Why? Bagging systems are like an outdoor vacuum cleaner and your lawn is like your outdoor carpet. When bagging, keep these things in mind.