Robert Janis

Nicely kept lawns is an imperative for homeowners. The lawn is the first thing people notice of a property and therefore offers you and your family’s first chance to make a good impression.

However, lawns a […]

Have you ever heard of a “Garden Mini Insectary?” It is a small garden placed near or in your regular garden that attracts and hosts beneficial insects. These insects prey upon the many bad insects that prey on […]

If you’ve been gardening for any length of time, then you are well aware of snails and slugs. These pesky little critters can do a number on your garden. As a result, a plethora of methods to rid them have been d […]

Experienced gardeners already know that gardening can become a rich and fulfilling hobby. However, you may have to learn to curb your enthusiasm or the hobby can become costlier than you may have […]

What if you want to grow a garden and discovered that the soil of your property is poor and can’t sustain the plants? Do you give up on the idea? No. Instead, you can create a raised bed garden.

A raised bed g […]

Not everyone who starts the hobby of gardening is a seasoned horticulturist. Some times the fun in getting involved in something new is to learn as you go. Still, there are some tips that could prove to be helpful […]

There are a number of ways one can start a garden. You can go to a nursery or home improvement store, buy the plants and then transplant them into your garden. You can start with seeds and nurture them. You […]

How would you like to create a garden that not only lends beauty to your home, but also offers a refuge for native wildlife?

Such a garden will help sustain species of wildlife that may be disappearing due to […]

If you own a house with a lawn, then after the dog, your lawnmower is your best friend. But, like any other machine it wears out over time. According to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, a lawnmower is […]

In the first part of the series on String Trimmer Maintenance – Part Two, I discussed some of the maintenance issues in which you will get

involved as you maintain your string trimmer. Topics covered i […]

In my last article on string trimmer maintenance, I discussed a seasonal schedule program for maintaining a string trimmer. In this article I will be discussing how to perform maintenance including replacing […]

Besides your lawnmower, your trimmer could be the most used tool when it comes to maintaining your lawn. The trimmer can be used to edge the lawn and garden and cut grass in areas where a lawnmower is unable to […]

Do you desire to have fresh herbs, vegetables and fruit with which you can cook meals for your family? Creating a kitchen garden could be the answer to your dreams. You could look upon this garden as an […]

For families that live in the suburbs, there is only one style of garden –- the one that they are growing.

Actually, there are 25 styles of gardens. They are:

· Arboretum. A form of botanical garden, an ar […]

Have you ever mused while cutting your lawn on a riding lawnmower that you are actually participating in a NASCAR or even a Formula One race? Have you ever turned the wheel of the lawnmower sharply to the left and […]

When planning your garden don’t forget to include shrubs. Not only will their flowers add more color, the shrubs offer shelter

and a source of food for a variety of animals and birds. Shrubs also give y […]

All gardens are not the same. There are different types of gardens and the one you decide to have on your property is a subjective decision that could be influenced by the surrounding environment. The choices […]

Climate has a profound affect on how well your lawn and plants grow. Moreover, climate has a major affect on what problems you will encounter when caring for your lawn and garden.

For example, north, north […]

One issue that makes the member of the family who is assigned to maintaining the lawn crazy is weeds. When weeds appear, they seem to be everywhere and when you think they’re gone, they sprout up again. The q […]

Last time I wrote an article on ways you can determine if your property may have a potential problem with erosion. In this article I will discuss what you can do to prevent erosion from taking away some of […]