Need an advice on how to get rid of those pesky weeds? Or you just want to know whether they can hurt you or your pets? Look no further! Here we have it all!
Are weeds poking through your gravel? Unfortunately, you’re not the only one. These annoying plants are pretty tough, and getting rid of them can seem like mission impossible. Luckily, there are some excellent methods for removing weeds from gravel. Best of all, none of them include pricey weed killers full of chemicals. Let’s transform your…
Most lawn owners do all their chores during the spring and summer and think of the fall as a resting period. Well, it’s true that in the fall there aren’t many things to do, but you shouldn’t neglect your lawn completely. The temperatures are gradually dropping and the weather becomes wetter in this period. These…
Weeding is one of the most tedious gardening chores out there, so it’s not surprising that we constantly look for new ways to make it easier. There are many ways to get rid of them, but some will keep them out of your vegetable and flower beds for good. That means not having to deal…
Weeds seem to win every battle in our yards and will occupy every inch if you don’t do anything. The main problem is that weeds aren’t only visually unappealing, but they significantly impact soil structure. They pose a threat to surrounding flora and the key lies in prevention. All you need is to fight fire…
Are you tired of removing weeds from your garden? I know exactly how you feel! These nuisances are very persistent and many people don’t know what to do, so they turn to chemical solutions. Well, don’t surrender yet! I’ll show you how to make weed killer using just a few ingredients you almost certainly already…
The one thing I don’t like in gardening (besides dealing with pests and diseases) are sneaky weeds that are tough to get rid of. Keeping a perfect lawn takes effort, especially with weeds. Some, like dandelions, are easy to manage, but nutsedge is a whole different beast. If you haven’t encountered it, consider yourself lucky! …
Spurge weed… What. A. Headache. I made the mistake of thinking I could just pull it out and be done, but it spread like crazy. If you’ve tried that too, don’t worry! The most important thing with spurge is acting fast. When it’s small, you can pull it out by hand since the roots aren’t…
Crabgrass is that annoying weed that shows up on your lawn and refuses to leave! Taking care of a healthy lawn takes patience and effort, especially if you want to use natural ways to handle weeds (nobody wants to use those dangerous chemicals!). Crabgrass can be tricky to control. Even if you pull it out…
All gardeners can agree on one thing – we all despise weeds. I can’t even count how many times I have tried to rid my garden of pesky weeds…they just won’t leave. I didn’t want to allow them to steal any more nutrients or space from my favorite plants, so I decided to find some…
I absolutely love walking barefoot on my lawn… until winter burweed shows up! If you’ve ever dealt with these painful little stickers, you know exactly what I mean – once they latch onto your skin, they won’t let go. Curious about how to stop them, I decided to do a bit of research and ask…
Summer’s winding down, and while we’re all dreaming of crisp autumn days, your garden might be in need of a bit of late-season care. You might have noticed some new weeds have been showing up, often in areas you least expect. If you have not been taking good care of your garden, these weeds (besides…
Fellow gardeners, it’s time to talk about that never-ending gardening chore we all dread (yes, I’m talking about weeding). I don’t know about you, but weeding is one of the most annoying chores in my garden. Ever since I was a little girl, my mom would ask me to pull out those pesky weeds, and…
Ever had one of those moments when you proudly walk through your garden only to find it has been overrun with those prickly lettuce weeds? Ugh, I sure have! I was so annoyed by these pesky weeds. I mean, I just wanted to enjoy my morning coffee without feeling like I was navigating through a…
We’ve all been there – you put in the effort and money into nurturing your beloved plants, only for those sneaky weeds to swoop in and steal the spotlight (and the nutrients!). Weeds are always looking for a chance to take over your garden, and if left untreated, they can easily succeed. Using weed killers…
Spring is a magical time when your garden comes to life. But along with the good plants, there are also ones we don’t want, like weeds in your driveway cracks. Weed seeds tend to thrive in all the wrong places, and if they keep growing in your driveway, they might cause even more cracking! Simply…
Nothing can compare with the gorgeous fragrant blossoms of rose plants. When in full bloom, these flowers steal the show in every garden. But there’s one thing that can make your roses less of a visual appeal: weeds around them. Once these nuisances emerge from the ground, they all bring trouble. Not only will they…
I cannot name a single gardener who has ever said: “I’m fine with weeds growing in my vegetable patch.” These plants are a plain nuisance, and the sooner you get rid of them, the better. But how exactly can you do that? They can pose a big issue once they spread. They’ll take up valuable…
Traditional lawns will never lose their appeal, no matter how difficult they may be to tend to. Yet, their maintenance shouldn’t be too hard! Crabgrass makes this job a lot harder than it’s supposed to be. Luckily, there’s a ray of hope. There are many helpful ways of removing this weed from your garden. But…
Weeds are every gardener’s nightmare. They can quickly take over our gardens, stealing nutrients and choking out our beloved plants. And getting rid of them can be rather difficult! Instead of buying expensive commercial weed killers, many gardeners went the other way and started using vinegar to kill weeds. But, can this common household ingredient…
Let’s face it, we all love butterflies. They are the prettiest insects and have a very important job – they pollinate our plants and flowers. Recently there has been a significant decrease in the number of Monarch butterflies, which is directly related to the loss of milkweed. Milkweed, the monarch butterfly’s primary host plant, plays…
Tiny yellow blossoms can beautifully decorate so many things, such as flower beds, rock gardens, and borders. But they don’t look quite as good on lawns. When you notice dandelions or black-eyed Susans sprouting all over your grass, the natural thought is to get rid of them so you can maintain that traditional lawn look….
Suburbs all over the United States pride themselves on their lawns, and for good reason. Deep-green grasses make an awe-inspiring sight, but there are some things that can prevent us from achieving this. A big problem is weeds. They may look idyllic in a country-side landscape, but once they mar the look of your lawn…
You have probably seen little berries growing alongside the road or in your garden that kind of look like blueberries — these are actually pokeweed berries . I remember always wanting to try them as a kid, but my parents told me to stay away and I never really knew why. After doing lots of…
All pet owners know how annoying stickers can be, especially if they are all over your lawn! Grass stickers, grass burrs, pricking monsters, burweed, field sandbur sticker plants, sticker burrs, caltrop, yellow vine, sticker burrs, puncture vine, goat head, and burweed stickers… these are just some of the names of stickers, though they could all…
Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. Moss is a sworn enemy of our driveways, and we have been developing new methods to eradicate it for decades. The main reason we have decided to write this article is to help provide…