The population of Texas keeps popping, especially in the state’s four major metro areas. In fact, a data analysis by LawnStarter shows Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio were among the country’s 10 fastest-growing major metro areas from 2010 to 2017. Austin so far has led population growth in […]
One of the most memorable summertime anthems hit the airwaves in 1991. Summer, summer, summertime Time to sit back and unwind That was the refrain in the hit tune “Summertime,” by hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. You might be more familiar with The Fresh Prince by […]
It’s no secret that the pumpkin acts as the symbol of the harvest season. A staple flavor to seasonal foods and beverages as well as being a focal point in autumn decorations, the pumpkin has become quite an obsession–validating current trends that lace social media raving about the consumption of […]
Admit it: Garden gnomes are kinda cute. Characterized by red pointy hats, long white beards and pudgy bodies, gnome figurines are smile-inducing fixtures in gardens around the world. According to legend, underground gnomes “came alive at night” to toil in gardens and protect them from “evil sorcery,” the Balcony Container […]
Let’s be honest: Most of us can’t stand mowing the lawn. It’s hard, dirty, sweaty, time-sucking work. That’s why millions of us leave it to the pros to take care of our lawns. We dread taking on this tough task. And for residents of some metro areas, the task is […]
American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, an avid gardener, once described a weed as “a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” Who was he kidding? Doesn’t everyone despise weeds? They’re pesky and unsightly. And they’re seemingly everywhere. Around the world, there are about 8,000 species of weeds, according to […]
The mountain town of Bend, OR, is known for its love of craft beer, mountain biking and dogs. Now, you can add something else to that list: landscaping. Bend is No. 1 in LawnStarter’s new ranking, based on Google Trends data, of the 5 Places Where People Are Most in […]
Here at LawnStarter, we love the outdoors. After all, it’s not all about mowing the lawn. It’s about becoming one with nature, too, and that can take many forms. For some, becoming one with nature means baring (almost) all for a cause. On Aug. 28, thousands of bare-chested ladies (and […]
Editor’s note: See more recent story, “15 Best Cities for Observing World Naked Gardening Day 2019.” Every first Saturday of May, thousands of nudists and horticulturists around the world strip down and head outdoors to celebrate World Naked Gardening Day. Originally founded in 2005, the mission of World Naked Gardening day is “to […]
Editor’s note: See more-recent story, “10 U.S. Cities Most Interested in Naked Gardening Day 2019.” When you think of Eugene, OR, what comes to mind? The University of Oregon. Track-and-field athletes. Microbreweries. The great outdoors. And naked gardening? We don’t know whether Eugene qualifies as the U.S. capital of World […]