Looking for a way to keep dogs off of your lawn? Wondering if a homemade solution of cayenne pepper and water can prevent an ant infestation? Or if a straight dusting of cayenne pepper will do the trick? There may …

Whether by accident or on purpose, it doesn’t take long to learn what happens if you dump ethylene glycol-based antifreeze on the ground. Grass and plants wither in hours if they touch even a thimble full of the stuff. Nearby …

Borax is a popular and inexpensive household item that has a reputation as a good, inexpensive weed killer. Given how effective it’s claimed to be, wondering, “Will borax kill grass and weeds?” is justified. No one wants to use a …

Nothing makes summer great like a backyard swimming pool. It’s a great way to beat the heat and still get some exercise. Still, if you have a backyard pool, you may worry about the pool water’s effect on your lawn.…

Modern lawn mowers have an oil chamber that has to be kept full of oil. There are a lot of kinds of oil now, so how do you pick one? The wrong kind of oil may not protect your engine. …