Robert Janis

Some things are so easy you simply don’t think of them. Here’s a great example. Using muffin tins to space seeds when planting.

It’s a great tool for those gardeners who like a neat, organized garde […]

There are many benefits of having tall trees that provide a lot of shade on parts of a property. They help keep temperatures down in areas of a lawn and also assist in allowing the owner of a home to spend less […]

We now find ourselves on the cusp of spring. You know what that means. It means its almost garden and lawn maintenance time. We all know that watering is a major aspect of both maintaining your lawn and […]

As you pursue your passion of gardening you will learn quickly about the bad insects that feast upon your plants. The common way of ridding these pests is to use insecticides or organic pests controls including […]

As the calendar for 2018 rushes toward spring, you may be thinking about your lawn mower. After all, early spring means you’re back to cutting the lawn. Of course, you certainly want to be on top of things that […]

There have been testimonials for all sorts of remedies to get rid of mosquitoes. Most people who wish to enjoy the outdoors during summer rely on mosquito repellent sprays like “Off” to keep the nasty lit […]

Mowing the lawn is not necessary in winter because the grass goes dormant. However, it is always a good time to learn about mowing so that you are ready when the growing season arrives.

Everyone who has […]

Lawns don’t like summer droughts. However, there are things you can do to prepare a lawn for such an occasion. The main thing is to create a condition in which the roots of the grass are maximized and grow t […]

The disadvantage of growing plants indoors is that they still need some amount of sunlight. That means you need to place them next to windows that are facing the proper direction so that enough sunlight is […]

Who isn’t busy these days? Between work, the kids, home, and the spouse there’s not much time for anything else. However, if you still want to work a garden, then you need to consider ways to lower the mai […]

As we push through the last week of January going into February you may want to start thinking about what you are going to need to do in March. One thing that should be at the top of the list is lawn care.

You […]

In my first article of the series Proper Watering Practices, I discussed some details about things that can influence how you water your plants and lawn. For example, I covered the different soil types you […]

Tools perform best in the long run if they are properly maintained and cared for. This is true for any tool including a garden trowel.

Maintaining a garden trowel involves cleaning, sharpening the blade, […]

In previous articles on garden trowels, I discussed the parts of a trowel and the different styles of blades. In this blog, I will discuss the different types of handles that are available for trowels.

Styles […]

Like you, I read articles on lawn and garden care. Many of the articles are quite good and informative and some only give you the bare minimum of information and leave you asking for more.

One topic […]

Last time I defined what a trowel is and described the different parts that make up the trowel. In this article, I will define the different types of blades available. Keep in mind that each style is meant to […]

So the new year has started and there is about two months to go before you start to consider cutting the lawn and preparing the yard and garden for the spring. If you are either considering the purchase of a […]

Perhaps the most often used gardening tool in the shed is the trowel. One could also say that it may be the MVP of garden tools because it can be used for so many different things. These include:

· Transplant […]

In a previous article, we discussed how one could use a leaf blower to clear away light snow. It speeds up a chore that no one really likes to do.

If you ever use the leaf blower to remove snow there are a […]

Some regions of the United States have been fairly lucky when it has come to snowfall.  As we move from December into January, you can expect more snow that sticks and stays with you for more than a day. Of […]