A gardening hose serves as an iconic and useful piece of equipment, and most gardens have them. They’re fairly easy to find in stores and online, due to their essential usage for garden maintenance. However, as with many different products, there is a selection to choose from, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. As…
Amongst the different types of sprinklers, oscillating sprinklers are often chosen for their simplicity and versatility when it comes to setting up and using. Oscillating sprinklers are simple and effective, with ranges that can vary with different brands and models. They’re great for both small lawns and large lawns, depending on the model. What is…
Standing water can easily become a nuisance when left in your garden for a period of time. It can attract bugs, damage your yard, create smells and be generally unsightly. If you have standing water in your yard, it’s best to remove it as soon as possible. There are many causes of standing water, but…
Often mistaken for its cousin morning glory, bindweed is an invasive perennial weed that takes over yards with its creeping, climbing vines. Due to its extensive root system, bindweed is notoriously difficult to control. However, there are some measures you can take to get rid of bindweed from your yard for good. Methods to get…
Also known as starwort and satin flower, chickweed is an invasive cool-season weed common to US lawns. As it flowers continuously throughout the growing season, chickweed is notoriously difficult to control. However, there are several measures you can take to get rid of chickweed in a lawn or garden and prevent it from returning. You…
All sprinkler heads should be readjusted and tested thoroughly at the beginning of each season to ensure that they’re working effectively and aren’t likely to waste any water during their cycle. Rotary sprinkler heads are no exception to this rule, but are often adjusted differently to other sprinkler head types. Instructions on how to adjust…
Even though the use of sprinklers can ease your workload around the garden and reduce time spent watering your lawn and flowerbeds, they still require occasional maintenance to ensure that they are working correctly and properly throughout the year. Capping certain sprinkler heads is a fairly easy process which should be a part of your…
Regardless of the size of your lawn, a sprinkler has the capability to water it evenly and ensure that your grass is fresh and healthy. It can save both time and energy, along with reducing waste water which may not be evenly distributed around the yard if you were to manually water it yourself. A…
When installing a sprinkler system, the sprinkler heads are one of the most essential parts that need to be carefully considered. The size, range, and type of sprinkler head that is used can make a massive difference to your irrigation system, and can vastly improve the quality of your lawn. Having a large lawn can…
Nutsedge, or nut grass, is one of the most common and most difficult-to-remove types of weed you can have in your yard. It looks very similar to grass, however, it will outgrow most turfgrasses, leaving you with an unsightly garden or uneven lawn. It has an extensive root system, and is able to spread through…
