A guide outlining essential tips for safely operating string trimmers, edgers, and leaf blowers, including clearing debris beforehand, protecting people, pets, plants and property, wearing protective gear and watching traffic, managing cords on electric models, keeping clippings off roads and out of storm drains, and maintaining equipment by cleaning intakes and plastic parts without solvents.
A guide outlining essential tips for safe lawnmower use, including age guidelines, pre-mowing yard checks, forward-only mowing and proper blade-flap use, handling thick grass clogs safely, slope strategies for push vs. riding mowers and cord awareness for electric models.
Gardeners should always wear appropriate personal protective equipment—such as safety glasses, face shields, steel-toe boots, long clothing, gloves, masks, and ear protection—to stay safe while using lawn care equipment.
Learn why fruiting vegetables may fail to produce fruit due to issues such as excess nitrogen, inconsistent watering, high temperatures and pest problems, and tips for improving fruit production.
As Oklahoma's gardening season heats up, gardeners are urged to take precautions against heat exhaustion and heat stroke by staying hydrated, dressing appropriately, scheduling activities to avoid peak sun, and knowing the symptoms and risks associated with working in high temperatures.
When controlling mosquitoes, avoid harmful sprays that endanger essential pollinators like bees and butterflies, and instead use safe, natural methods such as eliminating standing water, maintaining healthy landscapes, and protecting yourself with physical barriers and repellents.
Learn expert tips on controlling weeds in your Oklahoma vegetable garden using mulching, hand-weeding, proper soil preparation, strategic crop selection, and cover crops to ensure healthier plants and higher yields.
Learn how recent rain in Oklahoma is creating ideal conditions for brown patch, a common fungal disease that affects lawns and can cause circular patches of brown or tan grass to appear.
