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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How to Add Holiday Lighting to Your Landscaping
While many of your plantings may be dormant when Old Man Winter arrives, that doesn’t mean that your landscaping can’t come alive. Adding holiday lighting is a fantastic way to add life and interest to your landscaping during the winter months. Of course, it’s also a wonderful way to spread cheer during the most wonderful […]
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How to Save Storm Damaged Trees
When gray skies roll in, thunder starts rumbling, bolts of lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rains roll in, you have the ability to seek shelter. Unfortunately, trees don’t have that luxury. In fact, instead of seeking shelter, trees have no other choice but to weather the storms. Trees play an important part in your landscaping. […]
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What Food Can You Grow in Your Backyard?
If you are looking out at a backyard that has only flowers or an empty space, then you might be missing out on a huge amount of opportunity that could be found right there. Backyard growing is on the rise, with more people making the choice to grow their food at home. You do not […]
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Garden Center Shopping Tips
For those of us who love our gardens, browsing around a garden center for plants and flowers can be a real treat. There are many varieties of bright flowers, perennials, annuals, vegetables, and combinations that can fire up the imagination. Consequently, time flies and so can dollars out of your pocket. Here are some tips […]
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