Have you noticed those creepy-crawlies in your yard in the summer? They’re called chiggers! Many people believe that these pests are pesky insects like mosquitoes, but they’re actually arachnids like spiders and ticks. Now you’re probably wondering where chiggers come from, and where do chiggers live, if they’re harmful to humans, how to heal a …
Diesel fuel is not only a cost-efficient way of fuelling your diesel driven vehicle but is an effective weed killer too. In fact, diesel fuel offers several benefits compared to store-bought herbicides such as Roundup, and other chemical methods of killing weeds and unwanted growth in the soil in your lawn. If you’re wondering if …
There are a lot of different methods to practice when it comes to broadleaf weed control. Some ways to control broadleaf weeds are organic whereas others are chemical products. In this article we will focus on a specific broadleaf weed killer, namely 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, which, in short, is known as 2,4-D Amine. If you are …
When it comes to gardening, using mulch is widely popular. When the time comes to buy your mulch, cubic feet and cubic yards are just 2 measurements that are used when talking about bulk products like mulch. This can lead to confusion when trying to work out how much mulch you will need to purchase …
In today’s day and age, wood pallets are all over the place. They are used so frequently in shipping and transport, that it’s pretty easy to get a lot of them, usually free of charge. Our big question today is, can you burn pallet wood, and is it safe? Wooden pallets can be a very …
What is Heat Treated Firewood? Heat-treated firewood is wood that has been heated up for a period of time. This treatment process is done for a number of reasons, including getting rid of any wood eating pests or other insects that the wood may be infested with. This is done to mitigate the spread of …
Does your garden or landscape project have a spurge weed problem, and you are not quite sure how to deal with it? Then this is the article for you, as we will try and clarify all you need to know about how to get rid of spurge and how to prevent it.
