Juan D. Rivera started learning everything he could about plants, farming, livestock, and ecosystems at a young age. Since then, he’s earned a Master’s degree in wildlife biology (Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México) and a PhD in forestry (North Carolina State University), both with an emphasis on conservation farming and renewable technology. He has worked in planning crops for companies and workshops, as an educational consultant and writer.
As a gardener, I’ve learned to appreciate the beauty of simplicity, and cosmos flowers embody that concept perfectly. With their feathery foliage and cheerful, daisy-like blooms, cosmos have a way of making any garden look…
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on a bonsai willow tree—delicate, draping branches swaying gently like a miniature forest in motion. The Salix repens, or creeping willow, immediately captured my imagination with…
I used to think latex was just a fancy word stamped on glove boxes or printed in fine print on mattress tags—something synthetic, sterile, and far removed from nature. But one rainy afternoon changed that….
When It’s time to work, but the machine does not respond, this is a big issue. Sometimes due to a long run or a long break lawn mower engine does not start, and it Won’t…
If you are reading this article now, then you must be suffering from the unwanted grass on the lawn or in the garden. However, the grass increases the beauty in the lawn. But unwanted grass…
What is a pressure washer? It uses high-pressure water spray to remove mold, dust, mud, loose paint, and dirt from surfaces and objects. The pressure washer is versatile and pricey equipment that requires high maintenance….
Fences are always beautiful additions to our backyards. Aside from the aesthetic flair they add to your backyard, these fences are great at achieving that sense of privacy in keeping our backyard activities from the…
I love watching my dog romp around the backyard—tail wagging, nose buried in the grass, tongue flopping in pure joy. Like many pet owners, I do everything I can to keep my yard not just…
Gardening has always felt like a form of cooking to me—preparation is everything. Just like how marinating meat or soaking beans can make or break a dish, the steps you take before planting can set…