Heres why its there and what to do about it. But is it hurting your grass? And will it eventually take over your whole yard? Credit:Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org The truth is that moss is a symptom. Moss can come and go, too. Moss isnt going to kill your grass; its only filling in the spaces where grass is not growing. The moss will be back when conditions are right....
Heres how to keep slugs from destroying your garden. You just planted a tidy row of tinybroccoliin your garden. Chances are, its the work of slugs. “Because they are nocturnal, youll often notice damage before you identify whats causing it.” During the day, you likely will not see slugs. Interestingly, slugs have both male and female reproductive organs, so they all can lay eggs. These eggs are deposited in clusters on the soil or in protected locations, such as under leaves....
Heres how to get rid of these destructive pests of squash and pumpkins. These destructive pests can lay waste to an entire patch of squash in short order. “The larval stage of the species is a pest on members of the cucurbit plant family.” Credit:Getty Images They kill nearly every plant they infest. The abdomen has black spots with metallic to black forewings and clear hind wings. Theyre active during the daytime, especially the morning, says Khan....
An expert shares how you’re able to get rid of the unwelcome odor. Erin Laine is the owner ofResurrect Wood Refinishingin Edgewood, Florida. Why Do My Cabinets Smell Musty? Credit:Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins Surprisingly, the age of a cabinet isn’t what might cause a musty smell. “The age of the cabinets has little to no effect on smell,” explains Laine. “If wood is completely dry, it shouldn’t hold a noticeable odor....
According to a cleaning pro. And then, of course, regular weekly cleaning requires another. The most common cause of stubborn toilet bowl stains is hard water buildup. Credit:Getty Images Safety Precautions Its important to follow some safety precautions while cleaning your toilet bowl. Method 1 is gentle and works well for light stains or regular maintenance. I like how easy and eco-friendly it is. Because it will suds, ensure to not add too much, or it can overflow, says Stein....
Heres how to protect your plants from these damaging insects. They are sap feeders, which use their piercing and sucking mouth parts to take plant juices. Related toaphids, scales, andmealybugs, whiteflies can cause significant harm in greenhouses. Credit:Getty Image But they also can wreak plenty of damage on garden and houseplants. Some plants may not survive an infestation. Outdoors, natural predators, such as lacewings and lady beetles, help keep whiteflies in check....
you might use common household items to stash your favorite garments from tomato sauce stains. That, paired with the addition of sugar in tomatoes, makes it a difficult stain to remove. Then you want to go after the color because of lycopene with oxygen bleach. Credit:Getty Images Pozniak does not recommend using vinegar to remove tomato sauce stains. If the tomato sauce stain has already dried, Pozniak recommends using our cleaning Method 1 to remove it....
Wax helps prevent bruising, over-ripening, and mold growth. But eating a waxy apple may not be the best experience. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Wax? Credit:Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Its trueapples naturally produce a coating of wax that protects the fruit from rain and drying out. Growers add an additional food-grade wax after harvest to prevent bruising, over-ripening and mold growth, she explains. The wax also helps to preserve nutrients. While that may be the easiest, Edwards says there are other ways to remove apple wax....
Read on to learn how. Unless you’re looking for crisp seams and perfectly smooth linens, the steamer may revolutionize your de-wrinkling process. Additionally, avoid ironing over embellishments like buttons and beads because they will likely melt. Credit:Getty Images In ananti-ironing age, many grocery stores are selling wrinkle-release sprays. There’s another steam method that works to smooth fabric wrinkles. Avoid using this method with particularly delicateitems that shouldn’t go in the dryer....
Prepping makes all the difference in the end. Anangel food cake, for example, bakes in an ungreased pan. Other recipes call for greasing only the bottom of the pan and to omit the flour. Credit: Getty Images But manySouthern cakescall for greasing and flouring the pan. And it’s easy as 1, 2, 3. 3 Things To Consider Shortening, Butter, Or Oil? Butter can sometimes worsen sticking problems, especially in cakes that are high in sugar....
These expert tips will take your skills to the next level. Don’t worry; grilling is fun and easy, especially when using a gas grill. Fire up your grillsit’s time to cook! Credit:Getty Images There are many techniques for cleaning the grates (even using an onion! (Note: Always store your propane tanks outside.) Seasoning your grates with oil is a good practice before and after grilling. It helps create those signature grill marks, keeps food from sticking, and prevents rust from developing....
Getty Images Weve all been there. Mariah Grumet is the founder ofOld School Etiquette LLC. Complaining about your early morning tomorrow or saying how tired you are should also be avoided. Credit:Getty Images Grumet says there should be a clear distinction between food and dessert. One of her favorite ways to help a party naturally conclude is by recapping the night through conversation. Simply use the verbiage, This evening was so much fun....
My grandmothers 1959 cookbook inspired me to seek out sage advice from modern hosts. ); and expectedly, a bit dated. Here are their tips and tricks for hosting guestsand actually enjoying them. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey (He wrote a whole summer menu based on this principle in a recent issue.) You should read it if you havent. Its really helpful, and the recipes are deliciously easy.) Now, hes big on serving tried-and-true dishes....
