Gardening

Black Spots on Your Roses: Fungus, or Something Else?

Your beautiful rose bushes are a conversation starter, an attractive focal point in your garden, and simply your pride and joy when it comes to your gardening adventures. It’s certainly a big disappointment when they suffer damage, become stunted, or start to show signs of disease. One of the most common and devastating plagues for rose bushes is the appearance of black spots on the leaves. To keep your blooms healthy, stick with us to learn more about what causes black spots on roses, how to ad

21Oak • May 18, 2021

How to Spread Compost on Your Lawn - and Why You Need To

Do you want a beautiful and lush lawn this summer? While you may want the benefits of a gorgeous yard, you may not want to enlist the help of a lawn care company due to the harmful chemicals they use (not to mention the high cost of these services). The good news is, there are more natural and organic methods for promoting growth in your lawn. One such method is called “topdressing.” It’s a tried and true method that has been used for generations, and it’s sure to give you the lovely yard you’ve

How to draw a landscape plan - and why your yard needs one

Starting a landscape remodeling project without a landscape plan is like cooking a seven-course meal without following a recipe. It could lead to some pretty disastrous and unintended results. To make the most of your outdoor space and prevent wasting time, money, and effort, a detailed landscape plan is necessary. We’re going to walk you through why you need one and how to create one that will keep you organized throughout your exciting project. Why do you need a landscape plan? Landscape rem

How Does Home Automation Work? Everything You Need to Know

When Disney released its beloved movie Smart House in 1999, it was a fun work of science fiction. Little did we know that 2o years later, smart devices would indeed have the capability to control everything in the home including the temperature, locks, lights, security camera, and so much more. With internet-enabled televisions, you can stream all your favorite TV shows and movies without a cable box, and there are even coffee makers that you can program to brew your cup of joe before you even w

Charging An Electric Car At Home? This Is What It Will Cost

While gas-powered vehicles are still the dominant best seller in the U.S., as much as 45% of new car sales are predicted to be made up of electric vehicles by 2035. The U.S. government has a more ambitious goal — 50% by 2030 — and has implemented a number of policies and plans aimed at increasing the sales of EVs. While electric vehicles are better for the planet — and, certainly, people are taking action to reduce their impact on the environment — the question remains: Just how much will eco-fr

5 Important Questions to Ask Before Buying Solar Panels

Green living has been on the rise for years, and it has become more affordable than ever before. You may be considering switching to solar energy for your home as a next step. Before you take the plunge, however, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself when it comes to buying solar panels. What are the benefits of switching to solar power? The most popular benefits of solar energy? You’ll make less of an impact on the environment while saving some money. One other reason that you ma

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