Horsetails can be found almost everywhere around the world except Australia and New Zealand. They live in moist places like wet grasslands or woods, marshes or ditches. Where are horsetails found? Horsetail occurs in woods, fields, meadows and swamps, and moist soils alongside streams, rivers, and lakes, and in disturbed Read more…
Horsetail is an invasive, deep-rooted weed with fast-growing rhizomes (underground stems) that quickly send up dense stands of foliage. This page looks at options for gardeners when horsetail is becoming a problem. Do horsetails have rhizome? Equisetum produces an extensive underground rhizome system that can reach depths of four feet Read more…
Frequent mowing is about the only method for the organic control of horsenettle. The roots are at their weakest right after the plant flowers, so let it flower before mowing for the first time. Afterward, continue mowing regularly to further weaken the roots. It can take two years or more Read more…
Horsenettle is a perennial species from the Solanaceae family (nightshade). How do you identify Horsenettle? An herbaceous, broadleaf plant with a stem height varying from 1 to 3 feet. Leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong to oval with lobed margins, and the leaf midrib and petiole are studded with sharp prickles. Horsenettle Read more…
How to Control Nettles. Although they can be kept in check somewhat by repeated cutting; the best way to eradicate them is to use a systemic herbicide and to spray when small and actively growing before the nettle flowers. If they have got tall then chop them down and spray Read more…
Steps to Pressure Washing Your Horse Blanket Lay your blanket on the ground and brush away any obvious dirt and mud with a dry broom or brush. Use your pressure washer to thoroughly clean the mud, dirt, and sweat off the outside of the blanket. Can you powerwash horse blankets? Read more…
How to clean your Horse Rug Remove excess dirt, mud and hair from your rug. Remove all detergent build up from your detergent dispenser. Place your rug in a mesh wash bag to contain all the straps and buckles, protecting them from being damaged and protecting your machine. What do Read more…
Let your horse rug dry for 24 hours between coats. You can also dry your rug under or inside your stable’s overhang. How can horse rugs be dried? Drying Solutions for Horse Tack & Rugs Using a dehumidifier from Drying Rooms UK will ensure rugs and tack are kept free Read more…
Use mild dish soap to get the stubborn muck stains out. Use a saddle pad and blanket wash detergent designed for animals to protect their skin and the blanket’s waterproofing. Hand wash your horse blanket in cold water or use the delicate cycle on your washer. Can you put a Read more…
Overgrown hooves can be uncomfortable, painful, and even cause serious health problems for your horse. Farriers recommend trimming hooves every 4 to 6 weeks to keep your horse happy. Traditionally, hoof trimming was strictly left to experienced farriers, given the intricacy of this task. When would you trim a horse? Read more…