Jason Halls

Chrysanthemums, or mums, are the signature bloom of autumn. Across the country, every October, bright hues of yellow, orange, red, and purple adorn porches next to pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns, line garden landscapes, and serve as cheerful accents for indoor tablescapes. With the right care, mums can wow us with their blooms for up to eight … Read more

Lush, vibrant green ferns famously adorn large porches in hanging baskets, line the edges of garden landscapes, and grow wild in shaded woodland forests. Ferns are a botanical staple. With the right care they can thrive throughout all the seasons in the U.S. Let’s take a look at the most popular varieties and how to … Read more

Despite the ever-growing pace of technological advancement in our society, the tools we use to take care of our lawns and gardens have remained mostly consistent. After all, it is difficult to truly improve on something that already performs its assigned task adequately. Naturally, this list of garden tools includes the trusty hose, which has … Read more

Unfortunately, expandable hoses only come in two levels of quality; very good and very bad, and the latter are far more common. With the disproportionate levels of quality, choosing the right hose online is not a simple matter, especially since the aspects that make a good garden hose the best hose are slight and not … Read more

Imagine having a lush, green lawn even in the driest weather conditions. Do you live in a warmer and drier area, and would love to grow the best Bermuda grass seed on your lawn? If you answered yes, you’re in the right place. The best Bermuda grass requires frequent lawn mowing and plenty of sunshine. … Read more

If you have a tree stump in your yard that you want to remove, you have a few different options to choose from. Whether you want to do it yourself or hire a professional, there are a variety of methods available for getting rid of tree stumps. In this article, we’ll explore some of the … Read more

If you’ve recently had a tree removed and are left with an unsightly stump in your yard, you might be wondering how to get rid of it. There are several ways to remove a tree stump, including manual methods, chemical treatments, and using a stump grinder machine. In this article, we’ll focus on the latter … Read more

A familiar sight for many, Squirrels is active and lively creatures found in forests, parks, and even the heart of cities. An omnivore by nature; their diet consists of anything from nuts, seeds, and fungi to insects or other small animals – all of which can be stored away for wintertime! With a skillful knack … Read more

If there’s one thing that makes a garden much less fun to be in, it is the presence of a mosquito: or more accurately, many annoying mosquitoes. These little bugs are a nuisance and even a danger to humans at times, and having to spray mosquito repellent all over yourself is an unpleasant experience in … Read more

While the spring months are most commonly associated with planting seeds and seedlings that will produce beautiful blooms a few weeks later, the autumn months offer a second opportunity for planting many bloom-producing bulbs. Planting bulbs in the fall can give those flowers an extra boost toward their spring growth. Cooler temperatures outside also give … Read more

Tomatoes are one of the most-consumed vegetables in America, with the average American eating over 28 pounds of tomatoes per year. From pizza to pasta, to salsa – or simply adorning a fresh garden salad – tomatoes are the core ingredient and heart of these dishes. In this article, we are going to discuss how to grow … Read more

If autumn were a school play, a pumpkin would be the star. From Halloween until Thanksgiving, pumpkin-themed tablescapes, decorations, and recipes dominate our homes. Many Americans flock to pumpkin patches in search of the perfect carving pumpkin with their families. Others sift through large bins at the grocery store or roadside stand to find the … Read more

Harvest is an exciting time when gardeners can enjoy the fruit of their labor. But before taking a break during the fall and winter months, the forward-thinking gardener should take a few simple measures to ensure that the garden and yard are ready to nourish next spring’s blooms. This time we go through a short … Read more

Believe it or not, there is a way growing Eucalyptus plant indoor: in fact, not only it is possible to have an indoor Eucalyptus plant, but there is actually plenty of reasons to grow Eucalyptus leaves in the comfort of your own home. That’s because not all Eucalyptus plants are towering trees with a koala … Read more

All of us have been frustrated by a tangled or kinked garden hose at some point. It can interrupt more than the water flow when we have to stop what we are doing to move down the hose and fix the jam. A solution may be found in the newer technology of metal garden hoses. … Read more

Maintaining a healthy looking lawn can be a difficult chore. Our job can become a nightmare if our property becomes overrun by unwanted plants. One of the worst culprits is crabgrass. Crabgrass, also called finger-grass and fonio, is an annual plant that germinates in early spring. Once it becomes established it will compete with the … Read more

Landscaping is a favorite way for gardeners to channel their creative energy into a beautiful work of art. After hours of planning, digging, planting, and mulching, no one wants unsightly and destructive weeds pushing their way into the landscape bed. Weed barriers are a landscaper’s best friend. Plastic and fabric weed barriers are available to … Read more

Scarecrows have traditionally been used to keep crows and other intruders out of vegetable gardens and away from the produce. In ancient Egypt, scarecrows were fashioned out of wooden frames and netting and placed in the wheat fields along the Nile River valley to ward off quail. For centuries the scarecrow served a practical purpose, … Read more

We all know how stubborn and annoying dallisgrass can be, ruining your perfectly kept lawn and coming back time and time again. Dallisgrass has roots growing extremely deep and is perennial which is even worst news, so not only is it a struggle to destroy but it just seems to regrow. How to kill dallisgrass … Read more

One of the most popular summer pass-times is gathering on the lawn with friends and family for a game of cornhole. A more sophisticated version of old-fashioned bean bag toss, cornhole boards are making a comeback as a favorite outdoor activity across the U.S. In this Best Cornhole Boards Reviews and Guide, we explain the … Read more

For some, gardening is a fun hobby. For others, it is a tiring chore. But either way, everyone can benefit from a hose timer, which can automate some of the work and help to save water. The best hose timer is designed to provide an automated watering system that is easy to program. In this Best Hose … Read more

Georgian and Regency era In our History of British Gardening Series – The Georgian and Regency era. Gardening was coming into its own. With it came the birth of the English Landscape movement and the lawnmower. This period also produced the inspiring Capability Brown who came to prominence in the second half of the 18th … Read more

In our History of British Gardening Series – Edwardians craved a rural idyll to capture the romance of the countryside within the confines of the ever-expanding urban and suburban landscape. It was a period of prosperity and this was reflected in the exuberant gardening styles. History of British Gardening Series Roman Medieval Tudor and Stewart Restoration Georgian … Read more