If you have noticed that your hostas are getting eaten by something, you might be wondering what animals commonly attack these plants, and also if and how you can deter them so that you can keep enjoying your plant’s beautiful leaves. Working out what the predator is makes it easier to stop them from eating your plant. There are quite a few predators of hostas, unfortunately, so you may find it’s a challenge to work…

Weeds are a big problem around your home or garden, no matter how hard you try to rid yourself of them. They appear in vegetable gardens, flower beds between stepping stones, pavers, and in cracks in your sidewalks, driveways, and walkways. This can send you looking for a way to permanently get rid of them. Does Bleach Kill Weeds? Spray undiluted bleach on any weeds you want to kill and let it sit for three…

You’ve decided that you want to put an above-ground pool in your backyard, so now you have to figure out how to install it. You could put the pool right on top of the grass, but this isn’t the best idea because having a stable base under the pool is critical. You have your spot picked out, removed the grass, and leveled the ground where you want the pool to sit, now what? What to…

Whether you decide that you want a more eco-friendly way to heat up your swimming pool or you want a way to reduce your pool costs every month, solar pool heaters are a solid choice. Adding this type of heater to your pool doesn’t have to be overly complicated, and it can give you a huge range of benefits. Is Solar Pool Heating Worth It? We believe that solar pool heating is worth it because…

No matter if you’re a new owner of an above-ground pool or you’re taking over the routine maintenance, learning how to vacuum the pool is critical for expanding the lifespan of the pool. Since we all want to enjoy our pool on the long, hot summer days as much as we possibly can, vacuuming is one step that you don’t want to skip. How to Vacuum Above Ground Pool To vacuum the pool, stand in…

Summer is over, and the end of summer is right around the corner, meaning the end of swimming. Now is the time to start thinking about preparing your pool for the winter months. But, what are the correct steps you should take to winterize an above-ground pool if you don’t plan on taking it down before it freezes? How to Winterize an Above Ground Pool To winterize an above-ground pool, you should do a deep…