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Light energy is essential for photosynthesis and growth. The sun contains all colors of light, including some that aren’t visible. Plants use different colors of light energy in different ways. In this article, we discuss how the color of light affects plant growth and answer the following questions: What Is the Electromagnetic Spectrum? What Is […]

When you put your cars, boat motor or garden machinery in storage for any length of time such as over the winter,  you may be wondering if you need to drain the fuel tank first to prevent fuel related engine problems when you start them up again. Without using a quality fuel stabilizer to keep

When planning a gardening project, most people will instantly think about what plants they want to include without considering a landscape design. But, when we look at natural landscapes, there’s so much more to consider, including stone and rock. Landscaping rocks such as brick, slate, flagstone or crushed rock, can be useful for a lot

Trees are beautiful natural features and can be made the focal point of any garden, particularly with a bit of imagination regarding ideas about landscaping around trees. However, when the roots of a tree become exposed, it becomes a tripping hazard and can make your lawn look unkempt. Additionally, trees can become vulnerable when roots are

Have you ever noticed that the terms fertilizer and plant food are often used in articles as though they carry the same meaning and function? We are here to tell you that the two are actually not the same. Although experienced home gardeners are aware of this, if you are a newbie to the world

Most hand-held outdoor power tools these days use a 2-cycle, 2-stroke engine and that means using gasoline combined with oil mix in the tank rather than just fuel on its own. There are so many mixing ratio numbers though, and it can be difficult to keep track of what to use in your own machinery. 

If you’ve just got yourself a new fire pit, or perhaps your home heating system is one that runs on firewood, then you will of course need to go out and get a decent amount of quality fuel to burn. First-timers venturing into the world of buying your own firewood from a vendor often find