Grasshoppers are among the most ancient insects on the planet, dating back to the Triassic period. They belong to the Caelifera sub-order, which encompasses around 12,000 species of grasshopper, cricket, and related insects.
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If you have a gardener to purchase a gift for, you may be struggling for ideas, but in fact, gardeners are typically easy people to buy gifts for if you have a little bit of inspiration. And that’s where we come in!
Home gardens are a haven for many species of insects. Although some are beneficial, many insects present a frustrating problem by feeding on plants that you have spent plenty of time cultivating and caring. Houseplant owners may also find themselves hosting unwelcome insects inside their homes, which can be a nuisance as well as a health concern.
Hose timers automatically switch your garden hose on or off without you having to be present. If you’re looking for a new hose timer, our guide will help you narrow down the best option for your situation.
If you have a collection of plants that thrive in high humidity in your grow rooms and tents, you may consider an electric humidifier. To find out which humidifier will work best for your grow space, check out our buying guide and reviews of the top-selling humidifiers available right now.
An outdoor broom might not be the most exciting purchase you make this year, but considering how often our backyards, patios, sidewalks, driveways, and garages need to be swept clear of mounting debris or piles of leaves. Read on to find out about outdoor brooms that have the capacity to stand up to heavy use year in year out.
Soil moisture meters are simple tools that you can probe into your soil and find out the moisture content around your plants' roots. If this is what you've been searching for, read on for all the buying advice you’ll need to select your perfect soil moisture meter.
If you like your lawn to be well maintained with a neat and tidy edge, then you’ll no doubt find grass shears to be an invaluable tool. If you’re looking for the perfect grass shears for your garden, our handy review rounds up the best available right now.
Whether you need to split the logs from trees on your property to make firewood, or if you split bought logs to save on cost, then a good splitting maul is essential. Read our splitting maul guide and review to find the best choices.
Tilling your garden is a necessity if you really want to get the most out of your plants. If you’re on the hunt for a new hand tiller, our buying guide and review of the best tillers currently on the market will be invaluable in your search.
Are you disappointed with how your deck is aging? It’s a common complaint among homeowners that even after just a few years of use, a new deck can transform into a stained, weather faded platform, darkened in areas with black mold and mildew. Here are our recommendations for deck cleaners and how to use it.
If you’re looking to breathe new life into an old stained deck that has seen better days, the best place to start is with a deck stripper. Deck strippers, depending on their formulation, can remove varnish, sealer, stain, and even paint from weathered decking.