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We’re Thinking Over Why We Kill Clover
Clover hasn’t always been the bane of every lawn lover’s existence. Sure, ripping it out (or spraying it) as soon as it creeps into your perfectly manicured turf might be a good way to fit into your neighborhood nowadays. But this lawn care tidbit could surprise you: Several decades ago, killing clover […]
10 Worst Trees to Plant in Austin
Considering planting a tree as part of your outdoor landscaping? It’s a good idea since trees offer beauty, shade and can clean the air. They may even boost your property’s value. There are, however, some types of trees you should absolutely avoid. The following trees are the 10 worst, and […]
Pros and Cons of Using Landscape Fabric
Whether you call it landscaping fabric, weed block or weed barrier fabric, ask any landscaper or gardener how they feel about its use and they’ll probably have a strong opinion. Landscape fabric is often promoted as the solution to the bane of every gardener’s existence – weeds. Not only does […]
Natural Weed Killers: A Guide to Organic Herbicides
Ask anybody who toils in their own yard what their biggest headache is and they’ll tell you, “weed control.” Keeping a lawn or garden free of perennial or annual weeds is tough work and time-consuming. Most people don’t like resorting to chemical use to control weeds but truth be told, […]
Fine, lien, foreclosure: What can happen if you refuse to mow your lawn
Some people can’t wait to wake up on a Saturday, fire up the lawnmower and take great pride in a beautifully cut lawn. Alexander Gul of Bloomington, Ind., isn’t one of those people. A lover of freedom and fervent opponent of synthetic fertilizers, he disobeyed a city ordinance that limits […]
Simple Tips for Backyard Play for Dogs
Having a backyard as a dog owner can be a game changer. Yards offer dogs an outdoor place to have to their own, and they make simple potty trips much easier for you. If there is any downside to having a backyard as a dog owner, it would be that […]
ManScaping: A Detailed Look into Mowing Your Personal Lawn
Let’s face it — no one likes an overgrown garden. Or, at least that’s what men seem to believe… While it’s probably fair to say that we’re living in a society that is much more accepting of body hair in less-than-traditional places, our cultural obsession with how the hair that […]
Is It Time to Ditch the Roundup Habit?
When it comes to weed control, Roundup is a household name. The main ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, is among the most popular — and most effective — herbicides on the market. It also has become one of the most controversial. A federal glyphosate lawsuit filed on behalf of 11,200 plaintiffs […]
The Skinny on Naked History: Nudity’s Not Just for Gardening
Hooray, hooray for the first Saturday in May, when we can all take a break from the frictions and fictions of the modern world and connect instead with our history and humanity by celebrating World Naked Gardening Day. Bold as it seems, dropping the duds for a day reconnects us […]