Robert Janis

It is imperative that you take steps to protect your garden through the cold and snowy days of winter. However, there are times when you should not be proactive, but rather inactive. In other words, don’t take an […]

Now that it is winter and snow is starting to invade many regions of the country, municipalities are prepared to spread ice melt or rock salt on the street to inhibit

the formation of ice. In addition, you […]

Whether you are an experienced or novice gardener you know that plants need nutrients. However, you may not be aware of all the nutrients they need.

Expert gardeners point out that there are three major plant […]

Our blog for gardeners have included articles on all sorts of topics from maintaining a garden through the seasons to how to recognize specific diseases affecting

your plants. We have also discussed how to […]

As I write this there are about two more weeks until New Year’s Day and it is starting to get cold and snowy in a good portion of the U.S. Advanced gardeners are probably aware, but novices and beginners may n […]

Some who are new to the gardening game may believe that winter is the dead time for performing tasks. Actually, you should expect to be doing something for your garden or indoor plants throughout the calendar […]

The lawn mower is arguably the most important tool in the shed when it comes to grooming your lawn. No doubt, you know

how to maintain the inner workings of the lawn mower and how to sharpen or when to […]

It should be to no one’s surprise that winter conditions could threaten the health of a lawn. However, some novice lawn care enthusiasts may not understand exactly what the affects of cold temperatures, snow and i […]

If your property is big enough and has the space you may want to construct a pond. It adds visual interest to your property and can attract wildlife or offer a grand environment for a garden.

Types of […]

Some of you, who haven’t participated in the joy of gardening because you have certain concerns including the time you will have to invest in the hobby, should give it another chance. Although it is true that y […]

Okay. You’ve had a little time to settle down after seeing the results of scarifying. Don’t worry about the way the lawn looks. It is more than certain that your lawn will be even better and healthier than it was […]

Now that you know what scarifying is and when to do it, you are now ready to actually perform the task.

As explained earlier, you can perform the process manually using a rake. It is advised that if you are […]

There is an appropriate time to do just about anything pertaining to maintaining your lawn. That is no less so for when to scarify.

You probably need to be aware that in the long run scarifying is extremely […]

Maintaining your lawn doesn’t end with cutting and fertilizing. If you are using any species of grass other than rye, then there is a good chance you will need to scarify your lawn two times a y […]

Like many people you love to eat fruit. Whether it is just an individual apple, a fruit salad or a bowl of pieces of assorted fruits, you love to devour the stuff. If you

are a real enthusiastic fruit […]

We all know about the nutritional benefits of milk. But did you know it also offers benefits to a garden? In fact, using milk as fertilizer has been done for centuries because of the calcium it provides. […]

When the weather turns from winter to spring, the lifestyle of many of us also changes. In winter many of us stay indoors to avoid the blistering cold weather. However, come spring and many of us can’t wait to l […]

Experienced gardeners invest a lot of time pursuing their passion. And as they work they discover things they can do to improve the health of their plants. For example, no doubt it was an experienced gardener who […]

Trees are a considerable part of the landscaping of a home. It is not uncommon for homeowners to select trees to provide shade and to contribute to the overall look of the property. Making sure that you have a […]

So, you just bought your first home. You’ve created the garden and planted some shrubs, but you want to include one or two trees in the landscape. There is one problem. Your lot is small, too small for a tree or t […]