Autumn is a wonderful time of year. The leaves on the trees change their hue, bathing the neighborhood in splashes of scarlet and gold. Eventually, the trees shed their foliage and falling leaves end up on the lawn. So, should you rake fallen leaves or mulch them back into the yard? Should You Rake Leaves […]
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What Can I Prune Back In The Fall?
Fall is the ideal time to prune certain plants and trees to ensure their health throughout winter and early spring months. During early fall, as the vibrant hues of summer start to fade, it’s a great moment to think about preparing your garden for the coming winter and the burst of growth that will occur […]
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Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas For Busy Homeowners
Your home is your castle, so you want it to look its best. Curb appeal matters for your home’s look, but with a busy schedule, keeping up with landscaping feels overwhelming. For a homeowner with a busy schedule, maintaining a well-kept yard can be challenging. Being time-strapped doesn’t mean you have to neglect your outdoor […]
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How Do I Turn My Backyard into a Playground?
Imagine relaxing in the lounge and listening to the laughter and joy of your children as they play in the yard. Is there any better feeling for a parent? Give your kids a backyard playground, and you’ll keep them entertained for years. We put together this post to give you a few ideas on how […]
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Protect your Lawn and Plants from Japanese Beetles
Do you have issues with Japanese beetles eating your lawn and plants? These tiny insects will decimate your flowers and shrubs if left unattended. These inch-long beetles love eating rose bushes and dine on hundreds of other garden species. Japanese beetles are common in the Midwestern and Eastern United States and arrived in the 1910s […]
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Xeriscaping: Landscaping with Less Water
Looking to create a vibrant, drought-resistant landscape that’s the talk of the town? Then xeriscaping is the ultimate answer you’ve been searching for! Say goodbye to watering woes and hello to a stunning outdoor oasis that thrives on minimal moisture. From succulents to cacti, xeriscaping offers endless possibilities for creating a unique, sustainable, and low-maintenance […]
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Can I Just Throw Down Wildflower Seeds?
Wildflowers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Their vibrant beauty not only creates a stunning display, but they also serve as a wonderful source of food for bees, butterflies, ladybugs, hummingbirds, and other pollinators that help other plants grow. As if that wasn’t enough, you don’t need to invest a whole lot of effort […]
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Is It Better to Put Mulch or Rocks Around a House?
Adding landscaping material around the base of your house offers many benefits. In addition to enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your property, it also helps to improve the soil, and acts as a weed barrier; those are a few of the advantages. Wood mulch and rock are two of the most popular landscaping materials, and […]
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How to Add Outdoor Lighting
Whether you want to enhance the curb appeal of your home, increase your safety and security, or continue enjoying your outdoor living spaces after the sun goes down, installing outdoor lighting can help you achieve your goal. From floodlights to hanging fixtures, and even outdoor wall sconces, there’s no shortage of options when it comes […]
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How Do I Choose the Right Landscape Rock?
You’ll find thousands of posts on the internet all about landscaping. The one thing that they all have in common is this: nobody said that landscaping was going to be easy. Most people realize this in their first ten minutes of a home landscaping job. Even when completed with expert assistance, landscaping can leave you […]
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