Robert Janis

It’s summertime and wherever you are in the United States you will probably be experiencing at least some days of sizzling heat. If you’re lucky, you live in a region of the country that suffers hot con […]

If you’ve been a homeowner for any length of time, then you have probably learned the common mistakes you should avoid making when tending your lawn. As they say, wisdom comes with experience.

Consider the c […]

Those of us who like to pursue hobbies should be happy about the lockdown due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. It provides more time to putter in your garden and it has caused a boom in retail store sales of […]

Milk is one of the most essential beverages out there. It provides nutrition to us humans from grandpa to baby. But did you know that it could also be a lifesaver for plants?

In fact, milk can be used to […]

You’re probably climbing the walls by now as the lockdown caused by the Coronavirus goes into its third month. As states try to open up, there is still a threat of a spike in the virus causing us to lockdown a […]

So you live in an apartment, but you would love to have fresh vegetables for your meals without a trip to the grocery store. Sounds a bit far-fetched?

Actually, it isn’t! You may not have enough floor space o […]

In a previous article we discussed how to edge your flowerbed to give it a nice, clean appearance. There are a number of ways to edge your flowerbed beyond just cutting an edge.

For example, you can create a […]

Land Pride, manufacturer of implements compatible with Kubota tractors, headquartered in Salina, Kansas with manufacturing facilities in Abilene, Kipp, and Lucas, Kansas, and a research and development facility […]

Perhaps the best way to deal with plant diseases and pests is to be observant. Keep an eye on your garden. Regular surveillance will assure that you catch problems before they get worse.

For example, have you […]

As winter turns into spring repairing bald spots in the lawn comes to center stage. It is not uncommon for the lawn to be damaged during the winter. And it is often the case that a thinning lawn is due to the […]

If you want your garden to go beyond its involvement in the total landscape of your home, then you can add rocks to create a rock garden. Rock gardens have been around for thousands of years and helps to create […]

Whether you are a neophyte or a seasoned gardener, you have heard the myths that seem to persist concerning what’s best for your garden. Your experience may have debunked many of those myths, but neophyte g […]

If you have an oak tree or regularly visit a place where they grow, you have probably seen large amounts of acorns that have fallen to the ground nearby the tree or trees around late September through the […]

As I write this we are approaching the middle of March 2020. And for experienced gardeners, you know what that means. It’s time again to focus on the lawn.

Here is a “to do” list for lawn care through the r […]

People see challenges where others don’t. Take a large slope, for example. Some homeowners who have a sloping front yard, side yard, or backyard may be inclined not to get involved in creating a garden on it. W […]

Land Pride, manufacturer of implements compatible with Kubota tractors, headquartered in Salina, Kansas with manufacturing facilities in Abilene, Kipp, and Lucas, Kansas, and a research and development facility […]

We’re approaching the beginning of spring. That means growing season for all you gardeners out there. Initially, many of the crops and flora we plant at the beginning of spring need support to assist them in g […]

Your lawn mower is obviously not an automobile, but you still have to check and change the oil every once in awhile.

Oil gets dirty overtime and needs to be removed from an engine or it could damage parts. […]

This article gives me a chance to play David Letterman. People who are familiar with his term as host of a late night show on television must remember his top 10 lists.

Well, now it’s our turn. The topic of t […]

Land Pride, manufacturer of implements for Kubota tractors headquartered in Salina, Kansas with manufacturing plants in Abilene, Kipp, and Lucas, Kansas, and research and development facilities in Salina, is […]