Robert Janis

Off and on for the last several years we have published articles describing the construction of greenhouses. Some of the greenhouses described are fairly elaborate and some are quite simple. Included in those […]

Back in January 2019 we published an article that described a new Kubota stand on lawn mower. Many professional landscaping companies use a stand on lawn mower to perform some of their workload. Is a stand on […]

Are praying mantises truly a benefit for your garden? Although it is true that they feed on a number of bad insects you don’t want in your garden; they also eat good insects, too.

Praying mantises can clean y […]

According to Mower Reviews 24.com, the assortment of available Kubota zero turn lawn mowers may be expensive, but they are worth the price.

The Kubota Kommander PRO Z411KW-48

The website reviews five Kubota […]

Spring is usually a good time to repair problems with your lawn and it is not uncommon for the dad in the family to be assigned to the task. Since many dads play golf, they marvel at the plush green fairways and […]

We have published a number of articles describing how to attract wildlife to your garden. For example, recently we published an article on attracting songbirds.

In this article, we will describe how to lure […]

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that about 3,850 Kubota Z100 Series Zero Turn Lawn Mowers sold in the United States have been recalled due to a potential fire hazard. The […]

It’s probably tranquil enough to just sit on a patio chair outside your home and observe your garden. Taking in the colors and textures of a beautiful garden is, indeed, a calming activity. What about adding b […]

Finally, spring has sprung and gardeners probably want to knock off the rust on their green thumbs and start pursuing gardening chores once again. There are a number of things to focus on at this time of the […]

Are you looking for an alternative to watering your garden with a hose, sprinkler or conventional watering bucket? Then you may want to consider an Olla pot.

Olla or terra cotta pots.(Courtesy: San Mefisto at […]

If you are concerned with preventing the contamination of the environment, then you should consider using a reel lawn mower instead of a gasoline model. Consider this: A gas lawn mower emits 10 to 12 times as […]

Professional landscapers often use a concept called lawn shaping when they create the flow of a lawn. A benefit of doing this includes reducing the amount of time it takes to mow the lawn.

For example, […]

Spring is just about here and if you are having pest problems in your home, it is the perfect time to fumigate.

Don’t neglect your foliage when fumigating your home.(Courtesy: Phil King at […]

Spring is a good time to buy or sell your home. If you intend to buy, you may discover that you prefer to make some modifications to your new home. I once revisited my old neighborhood and found that many homes […]

Novice gardeners may not be aware that flower bulbs need to experience chilling so that they can grow properly. Chilling refers to the requirement that the plant need a dormancy period before it is ready for […]

As the experienced gardener knows, not all plants start out as a cutting or a sprout that you buy from your neighborhood nursery, nor do they just begin as a small seed. Many plants begin as a bulb.

Some […]

If you have a few large trees on your property, then you probably are obsessed with assuring that they are healthy in both the short and long term. Some in the field of horticulture and arboriculture favor the […]

We’ve already given some information about the Kubota RTV-XG850, but we have discovered more that we think you should know.

The Kubota RTV-XG850

For example, you probably don’t know that Kubota has been off […]

As we approach the end of February 2019, a few more punches from old man winter can be expected before spring. As I write this, snow and ice storms are or will be occurring in many sections of the […]

Plants need water. It is essential for them. However, just how much is too much and how much is just right? Of course, you can perform the touch test. Simply stick your finger into the soil. That would give you a […]