Robert Janis

If you’re going to garden, then you are going to do a lot of cutting and digging. Both activities require sharp tools.

The tools commonly in the toolbox or tool shed of gardeners include hedge shears and g […]

Although it is true that the head of garden hand tools may last forever because it is made of metal or steel, the handle of the tool often needs replacement. The tool head is commonly attached to the handle in one […]

Some people with a great imagination and not much to do have come up with some very neat gadgets that makes the back breaking work of gardening and maintaining your lawn a whole lot easier and a lot more […]

With the advances in lawn mower technology over recent years, you may not want to. Still, if you do a good job maintaining your present lawn mower, it will work for you for a very, very long time. Some estimate […]

When a family decides it’s time to trade down from a house to an apartment, they no longer have a need for their lawn mower. There are a number of options on how to dispose of it. You can sell it, salvage the p […]

When should you start considering replacing your lawn mower? Many mowers have a lifespan of about 7 to 10 years. That should be a consideration when deciding whether to repair or replace.

If you’re having p […]

It’s a great idea to talk with fellow gardeners in your neighborhood to discover unique garden tricks that help to conserve moisture,

protect flowers and garden tools, grow crops better, more efficiently c […]

You’ve heard of the five elements of Earth –- Wind, Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. Four out of the five are present in your garden. Well, not so much as far as water is concerned.

However, you can create ama […]

No doubt you don’t mean any harm to your dog or cat when you own a large assortment of houseplants. The purpose is to provide some added beauty to the home, not to threaten the health of your favorite c […]

Spring is finally here. So, no matter in what region of the United States you live, if you own a home with a yard it is time to dust off the lawnmower.

The chore of grass cutting is not one that most people […]

Really, really enthusiastic gardeners are so excited about their hobby, some have been heard to say that gardening is “out of this world.” Of course, they mean it figuratively. However, the National Aer […]

If you are a male residing in the United States, then you are well aware of the lawn mower. Mowing the lawn is sort of like a right of passage. A passing of the torch so to speak when the oldest son reaches the […]

If you’re really into gardening than I’ll bet you have packages of seeds stored somewhere in your house. Perhaps you have forgotten that you have them and have either bought new seeds or plants during the last few […]

Summer can be a terrible time for mosquitos. Most homeowners use dangerous poisonous sprays to keep them away. However, you don’t have to rely on those sprays. You can simply select plants to include in your l […]

Bet you thought that gardening could only be done during the day. However, what happens if you live in a region of the country where it sizzles in the summer. If you’re a gardener who lives in this condition, y […]

It may sound kind of icky, but you may want to consider raising worms to help enhance the health of your garden. The little critters can eat up to 75% of their body weight a day and produce valuable fertilizer for […]

Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of gardening is dealing with weeds. Like it or not, they have to be removed. However, the process can be back breaking. You can pull the weeds out or use a tool specially […]

All gardeners know that seedlings need to get a start before they can be placed into the soil of a garden. Gardeners have developed unique and interesting containers in which the seedlings can grow in the home […]

We all know that plants can enhance the appearance and even the smell of a home. However, the right kind of plants can also improve the air you breathe inside your home.

The National Aeronautics and Space […]

Looking for a miracle cure for just about anything that can threaten your garden or lawn? Just look in the kitchen pantry and pull out that bottle of vinegar. It seems that white distilled vinegar is ideal for […]