Robert Janis

Back in the day when my brother and I were teenagers living in Bethesda Maryland, our mom would assign us chores to perform outside the house during growing season. My job was to edge and water the lawn; my […]

Yes, it’s approaching winter.  And you probably don’t want to go outside to care for plants. But plants don’t only go outdoors. They’re a great way to spruce up your home and, believe it or not, help you get a go […]

People buy used cars, used homes, used clothes, and used furniture, right? Then it must be okay to buy a used lawn mower. If you are considering the purchase of a used lawn mower, then now is as good a time as any […]

If you have not yet prepared your lawn mower or tractor for the winter, then you probably should get to it now.

A lawn mower or tractor needs to be winterized because of its gasoline engine. Cold weather can do […]

When old man winter finally arrives for another year with blasts of wind, cold, and snow, it is nice to continue the blooming season with flowering plants inside your home.

Nine houseplants are often used to […]

I think it was the Queen of Hearts character from the story Alice In Wonderland who uttered those immortal words, “Off with their heads.”

Now, why would anybody start off an article on gardening with thi […]

Have you ever heard of the Internet of Things? You may not have heard of it, but you are already using it. If you use your smartphone to control the security system, thermostat, and appliances in your home, then […]

You don’t have to depend on a nursery or Home Depot and a full wallet or purse to sustain your garden from year-to-year. Save your money and harvest seeds from plants or crops already growing there.

To a […]

As we previously noted in articles here at lawneq.com, there are good bugs and bad bugs. However, what we haven’t discussed is that there are bugs that kids favor.

For example, who doesn’t have childhood mem […]

It’s never too early to think about Spring time. Usually, the freeze and thaw from snow and ice from the oncoming Fall and Winter months have an uncanny way of showing a property owner where trouble spots are in […]

You didn’t think we finished all the possible questions concerning your lawn mower in Part One of A Q And A On Lawn Mowers. You could say that we just scratched the surface.

In Part Two we will discuss lawn m […]

Dealing with a machine with a lot of parts like a lawn mower often leads to problems. Many of those problems may need a professional mechanic to fix. However, many more are simple issues that can be fixed by a […]

Gardeners are always looking for a magic bullet to help the plants of their garden remain healthy. Many of these gardeners have learned that they can depend on things normally stored in the kitchen cupboard to […]

When a homeowner sees a weed sprouting from his or her lawn or garden, the common inclination is to grab a spade and dig it out or get the weed repellent and spray it away.

Well, don’t be so quick with that s […]

Just as with any vehicle, good steering is essential for drivers of Kubota understanding what problems could arise and how to deal with them is imperative for a Kubota owner. Simply put, it’s best to be p […]

We all know that the Moon’s gravity affects the high and low tide of the oceans. However, did you know that it also affects aspects of your gardening?

There are actually several lunar gardening principles t […]

Assuring that the right amount of water gets to the roots of a seedling is essential in sustaining its life. One method to achieve this is called Deep Pot Irrigation. Deep Pot Irrigation includes an open-ended PVC […]

Perhaps you have knowledge of the Hanging Garden of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of The World. To this day, historians are not positive that the gardens ever existed, but the idea of hanging gardens certainly […]

Just as in the case of your personal automobile, the battery in your Kubota tractor or riding lawn mower is an essential part of the machine. To put it simply, if the Kubota battery is not working properly, then […]

What is the greatest invention of all time? Is it the television? Is it the telephone? Is it the internal combustion engine? For gardeners, the greatest invention of all time could be PVC pipes. They can be used […]