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Which Peperomia Varieties Are Used in Landscaping?

 

Peperomia Plants

Peperomia plants, also called radiator plants, are popular houseplants due to their low maintenance and simplicity. However, these tropical plants can live outdoors and may add a tropical vibe to your landscaping. If you enjoy the fleshy leaves of succulents, many peperomia varieties look similar but enjoy a moister environment. Here are a few of…

What Are the Different Types of Ivy Plants?

 

types of Ivy houseplants

From gorgeous wild ivy climbing trellises to itchy poison ivy and houseplants, there are many different types of ivy plants. Whether you want to grow ivy to cover a slope or you want to know which ivies to avoid when hiking through the woods, it is good to know the differences. Ivy plants can be…

What Are the Fastest Growing Fruit Trees?

 

Citrus Trees

Are you looking to add some fruit-bearing trees to your property, but you do not want to wait for years to get produce? Fruit trees can be a beautiful and beneficial investment, but they mature at varying rates, depending on the types and the climate where you live. If you are looking for fast growing…

Different Types of Pothos Plants for Your Landscaping

 

Pothos used for fence decoration.

Pothos plants are a popular houseplant, but they can also be a wonderful addition to your landscaping. You may know the different types of pothos from planters found in offices, living rooms and kitchens, but they can be also used in some outdoor settings. If you live in a warmer region with mild winters, you…

How Long Does It Take for a Tree to Grow?

 

Row of tall evergreen thuja trees along front yard paver.

Trees provide so much to our environment. For the planet, they create much of the oxygen needed to sustain the life on Earth. For our property, they provide shade, erosion control, beauty and much more – many people even use trees to celebrate holidays like Christmas. While trees are all around us, you may not…

How to Cover Plants for Winter

 

Plants wrapped with tarp for inter.

Some plants are very sensitive to the cold and exposure to the slightest frost can jeopardize their health. If you live in a warmer region with mild winters, you may have many plants in your landscaping that are native to warm or tropical climates. Many of these plants can perish if left exposed when temperatures…

What Is the Best Chinch Bug Treatment?

 

Well cared lawn after chinch bug treatment.

There are many different pests that can infest your lawn and cause trouble. From fungi to worms and beetles, there are many natural enemies to your lawn, including chinch bugs. Found in lawns all across the country, chinch bugs are notorious for causing patches of dead grass in lawns when this bug is allowed to…

Lawn Fungus: Treatment and Prevention of Lawn Diseases

 

lawn fungus

Your lawn is more than just a carpet of grass. It is a living environment with many different insects, bacteria, fungi, animals and plants that can impact its health. One of the factors that can affect your lawn’s health are lawn diseases, especially lawn fungus. Knowing how to prevent lawn disease like lawn fungus and…

What to Do for a Grub Worm Lawn Infestation

 

Grub worm in grass.

Is your lawn struggling to thrive? If you have fertilized, watered and pampered your lawn, but it has patches of dead grass or weed problems, you may have a pest problem. One of the most common lawn pests is the grub worm. These larvae feed on grass and if they are left unchecked, they can…

Benefits of Core Aeration for Your Lawn

 

Lawn Core Aeration

Maintaining a healthy lawn does not happen by accident. Most homeowners work hard to keep their lawn lush and green or have a landscaping team that does it for them. From fertilizing and watering to routine mowing and edging, your lawn takes constant care to help it thrive. One lawn treatment that can have a…