Robert Janis

*PLEASE NOTE: Some areas and regions have extremely strict policies on rain water harvesting or capturing and storing rain water where as other areas and regions it is ILLEGAL to harvest rainwater. PLEASE check […]

In previous articles I have discussed the problem of poor drainage and discussed in general terms what you

can do to alleviate the problem. Alternatives that were discussed included the creation of a […]

You are the common suburban homeowner, who has a garage full of the tools, machinery, and materials you need to care for a garden and lawn. There’s the lawnmower, hoses and sprinkler, shovels and spades, w […]

*PLEASE NOTE: Some areas and regions have extremely strict policies on rain water harvesting or capturing and storing rain water where as other areas and regions it is ILLEGAL to harvest rainwater. PLEASE check […]

If your property has more than its share of trees, then your lawn is going to get a very nice cover of leaves when the fall months come around. Most people use rakes to clear their lawn of leaves. However, […]

If you like to have your gardening experience come from tending plants both outdoors and indoors, then you probably have many potted plants spread out in strategic locations around your house.

You might think […]

In my first story of the series Something Other Than Grass, I discussed that there are plants that can be used as an alternative to grass. The alternative species include:

· Ornamental Grasses
· Plants the l […]

Suppose you have a beautiful garden and you want to share it with a friend. One thing you can do is to pot one of the plants from the garden and present it as a gift. If you don’t want to give up a plant to a f […]

In my first story of the series Something Other Than Grass, I discussed that there are plants that can be used as an alternative to grass. The alternative species include:

· Ornamental Grasses
· Plants that l […]

In a previous article we discussed how you can get rid of bugs that are tormenting your indoor plants. There is also a way to prevent bugs from becoming an issue.

Insects that like to attack houseplants include […]

In my first story of the series Something Other Than Grass, I discussed that there are plants that can be used as an alternative to grass. The alternative species

include:

· Ornamental Grasses
· P […]

In my first installment on Something Other Than Grass I discussed that there are plants that can be used as a substitute for grass. I noted that the alternative species included:

· Ornamental Grasses
· P […]

There is a wonderful balance to nature. For every ying there is a yang. Take your garden, for instance. There are a number of bugs that can be devastating to plants or vegetables. These pests […]

When you purchase a home, it already includes a lawn of grass. It may be assumed by some that there is no other alternative. When grass doesn’t grow in shade

or does not flourish in certain types of soil, t […]

Living in the digital age with computers on every desk, iPhones and tablets providing information as we move around town, and apps customized to our personal interests, makes us believe more in sophisticated ideas […]

If you are serious about keeping your houseplants and garden healthy and well watered, then you might be the type of person who would forego a vacation. Regardless of whether you will be away for just a weekend or […]

Many gardeners and lawn care hobbyists know of groundcovers, plants that creep along the ground and are used to substitute for grass. Some homeowners may be unfortunate to have a lot of shaded area on their […]

There is nothing like experience. Being able to say, “Been there,” “Done that,” means that you can rely on your own personal experiences to solve problems. The same holds true when it comes to maintaining a garde […]

When someone mentions the word “egg,” what do you think of? The obvious answer has something to do with breakfast, cooking or baking. Of course, a cracked egg can result in a scrambled or a fried egg bre […]

The coming of winter can be a stressful time for some. If, for example, you invest a lot of time in your lawn and garden, then lawn and garden care experts suggest that you take certain steps to prepare your […]