Plants for Summer: Moss Rose

Plants for Summer: Moss Rose

Looking for a flower that thrives in hot, dry weather? Rachel is here to talk to us about our plant of the week, Portulaca, also known as Mexican rose or Moss rose. Despite its name, it’s not related to roses at all, and is instead a semi-succulent plant similar to...
Pests and Mowing

Pests and Mowing

One reason to mow your lawn once a week during the growing season is to prevent pests. If you go without mowing for a few weeks and then cut it, you’ll end up with a layer of grass clippings on top (called thatch). Thatch buildup can trap moisture under it and...