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Ticks are the worst insects that you can find outside. However, they can also be in your home! Anyone with a few indoor /outdoor pets should know that! This article will teach you how to get rid of ticks in the house—perfect for all animal lovers! Ticks were not as dangerous as they were now…
So… how long does mulch last? There are many different answers to this question depending on what type of mulch you use. Other things that impact the longevity of your mulch include the thickness of the mulch, the temperature where you live, and what type of plants are nearby. When talking about the longevity of…
Mulching with grass clippings is a great way to protect your plants and enrich the soil with nutrients. It’s also easy to do and completely free (as long as you have some grass)! This article will walk you through why you should be mulching with grass clippings! If you’ve been throwing away your grass clippings,…
Living off the grid grid means, by definition, that you are not physically connected to public utilities. Usually, this means access to the internet is limited. Some people decide to go fully off grid and live without the internet. Others, like me, decide to keep it but set up an off grid internet system. You…
Everything is bigger in Texas—even the growing season. That’s especially true in East Texas, which has a fantastic growing season. However, compared to the rest of this desert state, East Texas receives harsher weather during the winter. That means you need to be particular with what you plant. Lucky for you, this article will teach…
Your blueberry leaves may be curling for several reasons. It’s most likely because they are not receiving enough direct sunlight. However, if the leaves are curling downward, the soil may not be draining quickly enough, or the plant may have been overwatered. The most frequent causes of blueberry leaves curling and changing color are a…
Cardboard mulch is an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for your vegetable or flower garden. The best part is you can make it completely at home with your own recycled cardboard. This article will walk you through the A to Z of exactly how to do that.] Interested in reading more about mulch? We have complete…
Cover crops prevent erosion and nourish the soil for the upcoming season. Cover crops are even great in raised beds. Seriously! No matter what size raised beds you have, you should still plant a cover crop in the winter. Without cover crops or some other sort of mulch, the topsoil will progressively erode and lose…
There are plenty of reasons why grass won’t grow in some places. Even a well-kept lawn can have a couple of bare patches. When this happens most people just add some grass seeds and hope for the best. However, this doesn’t always work. Here’s how to get grass to grow bare spots. Generally speaking, eroding…
A lot of people ask me how to fill a raised bed cheaply. Since the bed is where your plants thrive, you need to be careful about the type of compost, mulch, or soil you use. In short, the best budget-friendly option is to use compost or mulch. I recommend using locally produced and easily…