Mildew on decorated porch rails generally occurs because of moisture buildup and a lack of sunlight. Mildew spores thrive in such conditions and leave behind dark, brown, gray or green spots that give off a foul, musty odor. Chlorine bleach kills mildew spores, washes away dirt and brightens surfaces, so it is great for removing […]
Window clings are made of a plastic which adheres to smooth surfaces using static cling as opposed to a glue. Due to this, they’re removable and reusable as well. To use a window cling to a wall, then just peel the backing off the cling and smooth the cling onto a clean wall in a […]
When you adore being green at a throwaway society, you have more choices than most in regards to furniture. You can renew your own furniture or choose up thrift-store finds for pennies to the dollar without breaking the bank. Well-constructed furniture with great bones may also be made new again with a bit of time […]
Strawberry plants are simple to grow and perform well in a location in which their naturally spreading habit is acceptable. Although strawberry plants typically produce small white flowers with yellow centres, some varieties have pink blooms, giving them decorative value along with their ability to supply sweet, home-grown strawberries. Strawberry Plants All strawberry cultivars derived […]
You may be delighted if your orange or lemon tree overflows with young fruit, but if a tree bears more fruit than it can handle, neither the gardener nor the tree benefits. There’s an inverse relationship between the number of fruits on a tree and their quality — overcrowded fruit seems small and not as […]
Chiggers, also known as red bugs, are tiny mites that belong to the exact same family of arthropods as scorpions and spiders, although they only have six legs. Chiggers like to feed on people, and their bites can cause severe itching that can opt for a week or maybe longer. While they are not known […]
Planting vegetables using a trellis provides benefits to gardeners beyond saving space. Managing insects and harvesting are simpler because vegetable crops are somewhat more accessible. Fewer vegetables have been wasted because ripe fruit are not hidden behind lush foliage, and trellised vegetables may be used to conceal less appealing garden spots. Varieties of common garden […]
Grape ivy (Cissus rhombifolia), also called Venezuela treebine, drapes or climbs indoors our outside in hot climates. This frost-tender plant is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 however 11. In colder regions, it is possible to grow grape ivy for a houseplant. This plant doesn’t require regular pruning but also the […]
Larvae of three species of sod webworms reside in silk-lined burrows and emerge at night to feed on blades of grass, sometimes pulling them into their shelters to eat later. The larvae may leave large brownish or brown patches on lawns. Homeowners may use chemical, biological and cultural measures to control the Lucerne moth (Nomophila […]
Even though you might regularly slice up yellow onions (Allium cepa) in your kitchen and discard the bottom without a thought, you are throwing away a opportunity to fill out your house garden. Onions are one of the various kinds of vegetables that can be regrown from the scraps you usually discard. The onions can […]