Henbit — the name comes from the fact that hens like to eat it — is a fuzzy little perennial weed with purple flowers that grow from buds attached to a green to purple square-shaped stem. It has branching roots and pretty purple flowers. This sturdy plant with shallow roots typically grows 5 to 11 …
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Lawns grow different kinds of weed. One of them is the nutsedge, which is easily distinguished by its long, slender leaves and a triangular or V-shaped stem. Though they bear flowers, they are not welcome in the garden, and they don’t make any landscape look nice. And like most weeds, nutsedge is also a nuisance …
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Nobody wants weeds in their garden, and especially not around the flowers. It can be heartbreaking to watch ugly weeds ravaging your flower garden, considering the time, money, and amount of gardening work put in. To save your beloved flower garden, weed species should be identified early for easy flower bed weed control and management. …
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Planting or growing palm trees on your property offers myriad benefits, most notably a tropical landscape look, and the fact that they improve air humidity. But since most palm tree species require a fair bit of expertise to grow from seed, and over 70 days to just sprout, you’re probably wondering how much does a …
Slightly sloping ground is an advantage, for it can make a garden more interesting than if it were perfectly flat. Steep natural hillsides, however, as well as steep banks cut into the ground by the builder when levelling the site for the house, present a problem which involves thought, labor and, often, expensive construction. Some …
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The pleasure of picking flowers as and when you like, far outweighs any extra trouble in growing them. Flowers grown in your garden will not drop their petals as easily as those bought and carried home. Pick flowers for their lasting qualities, selecting those with strong stems, good colour and adaptability.
If you are into gardening, here’s something to know. You have to set aside some time for the maintenance of equipment like lawnmowers. Neglect that part of gardening and the price to pay will be quite hefty. On the other hand, if you just do regular maintenance, it is going to be easy and you …
The smell of fresh-cut grass is a joy for everyone who enjoys a little gardening. And the one way to definitely destroy that experience is to have your lawnmower die right after you start it. There can be many reasons for your mower to sputter out mere seconds after it starts. And the good news …
Trees are the backbone of the environment. They provide food, shelter, shade and even act as windbreakers during the harsh winters. So, you would naturally like to keep as many trees around you as you can. But even trees aren’t eternal. Trees can suffer from internal decay, get some diseases that can be harmful to …
A beautifully maintained yard can add to the aesthetic appeal of your home. A wet yard with stagnant water is not only unsightly but can be a caused by myriad problems which can also be killing the grass and damaging your plants. Constant tracking of mud into your home by people or your pets can …
