Depending on who you ask, Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is either an excellent turfgrass or a terrible weed. It spreads aggressively and tolerates drought, heat, and foot traffic, making it perfect for filling in a lawn and staying lush and green throughout summer. But if Bermuda grass ends up where you don’t want it, it …
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June brings longer days, warmer soil, and a garden that’s ready to grow (hooray!)—but only if you’re a step ahead of pests, pruning, and watering. How do you keep up with all the things in this busy gardening month? A checklist can make all the difference. That’s why we’re turning to the experts at Utah …
Succulents are wonderful low-maintenance houseplants and drought-tolerant garden plants. Plus, they are an eye-catching addition to any home. Many of them also produce beautiful flowers! These flowering succulent plants add cheerful bursts of color to xeriscapes and brighten up rooms and porches. Most succulents prefer full sun or minimal shade and well-draining soil. If you live …
There’s nothing that will make your heart skip a beat quicker than finding a child or pet munching on a toxic plant. While plants and flowers beautify our lives and property, the potential for harm is always present, even among the most common household varieties. So it’s important to know the plants that are harmful …
A woman walks slowly through her garden, brushing her fingers against tulips, gathering roses, and pausing under a sweeping canopy of wisteria blooms. If heaven has a backyard, it might just look like the blooms in @Petrinablooms’ garden, dotted with tulips, roses, peonies, and that one show-stopping wisteria tree in full bloom. The video has …
The sink is a cavernous mystery box of domestic life, where bottles go to disappear, cleaning tools become relics, and occasionally, something drips ominously. While it may seem like the perfect hideaway for everything you don’t want to deal with, in reality, this space is a high-stakes storage area. The combination of water, pipes, and …
Blue is a color that is often associated with spirituality and intellect. It is believed to have a calming effect, and it can help people fall asleep faster or feel relaxed. Light blue is often associated with calmness, peace, and serenity. But darker shades of blue can convey confidence and importance. Sometimes we also see …
You love your hydrangea. It’s thriving, it’s fabulous, it’s showing off in your yard like it pays rent. Naturally, you want more, and all your friends would love a piece of it. Good news: you don’t need to buy another one. You can clone it, legally. Science meets plant parenthood in this genius trick by …
Red shade perennials can add a striking touch of color to gardens with limited sunlight, creating an attractive contrast to the green foliage that typically dominates shady areas. These eye-catching plants not only bring life to your garden, but they are also low maintenance and able to thrive in partial shade without much fuss, making …
You know how you feel crispy and look like a lobster after a long day in the sun without sunscreen and a wide-rimmed hat? Well, turns out your fruit trees might feel the same way. Sunburns aren’t just a human thing. Fruit trees, especially young ones, can get scorched by the sun, and when that …