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May 27, 2024 | 
backyardboss.net | Eleni Veroutsos |Sarah Empey |KC Morgan
Hydrogen peroxide helps plants get used to sunlight, minimizing cell damage and protecting foliage from too much light exposure. Use H2O2 to treat soil for pests like fungus gnats, mealybugs, aphids, and mites. Spray once per week for best results. The common household chemical promotes longer and faster root growth, improving nutrient uptake and oxygen accessibility in the soil.
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May 17, 2024 | 
backyardboss.net | Sarah Empey
Garden implements like lawnmowers, pruning shears, and garden spades, are essential for efficiently tackling backyard maintenance projects. However, when you regularly use gardening tools, they get dull. Blunt or dull gardening tools make it difficult to crisply trim grass, prune trees or shrubs, and cut through the soil.
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May 15, 2024 | 
backyardboss.net | Sarah Empey
Birdbaths with stagnant water attract mosquitoes, rapidly increasing their populations. Soiled birdbaths can spread bird diseases like Salmonellosis, Avian Pox, and House Finch Eye Disease. To keep your birdbath clean, change the water daily and deeply clean it with vinegar and water at least once a month. Birdbaths are trendy backyard landscape features. When you maintain them properly, they are an oasis that attracts backyard birds.
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May 13, 2024 | 
backyardboss.net | Sarah Empey
Planting wildflowers supports local pollinators. Wildflower gardens create habitats and nectar for bees, butterflies, and moths. Cultivating wildflowers reduces garden maintenance with perennial or self-sowing varieties that bloom each year. Wildflowers elevate outdoor gardens with their fragrant and colorful blooms. Plus, sowing types of wildflowers in your backyard oasis is also a fantastic way to help the environment.
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May 2, 2024 | 
backyardboss.net | Sarah Empey
Upcycling reduces energy waste and keeps items out of landfills. Repurpose junk like paper towel holders to deter pests and protect plants in garden beds. Upcycling milk jugs and cardboard creates useful DIY garden supplies for garden cloches and lasagna gardening. Upcycling ideas for the garden offer inspiring ways to repurpose junk, decorate your garden with DIY projects, and stay on budget. According to The Florida Museum, upcycling offers several environmental benefits.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
backyardboss.net | Sarah Empey
Upcycling is a cost-effective way to create garden art, like repurposing an old wheelbarrow for floral decorations. Transforming pallets into vertical gardens and making whimsical fairy gardens creates delightful backyard spaces. Utilize garden rocks and leftover wood to add artistic flair to your yard while being eco-friendly. Elevating your garden with unique garden art and decorations doesn't need to be costly when you try upcycling.
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Apr 27, 2024 | 
backyardboss.net | Sarah Empey
Choose cool-season or warm-season grass varieties based on regional temperatures. Regularly mow your lawn to maintain a height of 2 to 2½ inchesfor luscious growth. Leave clippings to practice grasscycling and naturally replenish nitrogen for green grass. A vibrant green lawn beautifully complements backyard landscapes. If you're a beginner gardener, cultivating green grass may seem tricky. However, when you follow the best lawn care practices, growing greener grass is a breeze.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
backyardboss.net | Sarah Empey
Plan your spring garden based on plant care preferences such as USDA zones, sunlight, soil, and water requirements. Shop early for bulbs and seeds, so you don't miss out on popular cultivars if garden stores sell out. Decide whether to directly sow seeds or start them indoors based on your plant's preferences. April brings a flurry of spring planting activities as gardeners pick what to plant, start seedlings, and prep their yards for spring vegetables and flowers.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
backyardboss.net | Sarah Empey
Types of cool season grass, like Kentucky bluegrass, prefer 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Seed heads are a part of natural growth cycles and form at the top of grass. Apply fertilizer after seed heads develop to replenish nutrients and encourage a healthy lawn. With the arrival of beautiful spring weather, lawn care is a top priority! Longer, sunnier days encourage luscious grass growth creating a vibrant outdoor oasis for you to recharge and enjoy summer barbecues.
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Apr 15, 2024 | 
backyardboss.net | Sarah Empey
Equip yourself with essential tools for spring pond cleaning, such as a bucket, rubber gloves, and a net. Clean pond filters with pond water to support healthy ecosystems and remove debris without harming beneficial bacteria. Cultivate aquatic plants, manage algae growth, and refresh your pond space to create a stunning backyard oasis. Installing a small garden pond is a fantastic backyard project.
