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Category: Gardening

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Pros and Cons of Using Landscape Fabric

By Joyce Starr | Updated: December 6, 2024
Gardening, General Lawn Care, Home and Garden, Landscaping

Ask a group of landscapers or gardeners how they feel about using landscape fabric, and you’ll likely hear a few […]

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Fine, Lien, Foreclosure: What Can Happen if you Refuse to Mow Your Lawn

By Derek Lacey | Updated: August 20, 2023
Gardening, General Lawn Care, Home and Garden, Landscaping

There are practical, financial and legal consequences if you don’t mow your lawn as required by local ordinances or homeowners’ […]

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Glyphosate: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

By Linda Wolfla-Thomas | Updated: December 9, 2024
Gardening

When it comes to weed control, Roundup is a household name. The main ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, is among the […]

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The Skinny on Naked History: Nudity’s Not Just for Gardening

By Jay MacDonald | Updated: October 24, 2025
Gardening

Hooray, hooray for the first Saturday in May, when we can all take a break from the frictions and fictions […]

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15 Best Cities for Observing World Naked Gardening Day 2019

By Daniel Ray | Updated: October 24, 2025
City Rankings, Gardening

Editor’s note: See updated story on World Naked Gardening Day. The city that gave us Buck Owens is this year’s best […]

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10 Cities Most Interested in World Naked Gardening Day 2019

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: October 24, 2025
City Rankings, Gardening

Editor’s note: See updated story on World Naked Gardening Day. What is it about World Naked Gardening Day that makes some […]

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‘Get Off My Lawn!’ How a Catchphrase Was Born and Grumpily Lives on

By Jay MacDonald | Updated: September 20, 2020
Gardening, General Lawn Care, Landscaping

A four-word ode to grumpiness and grass turned into an enduring national punchline Over the years, a beautiful yard has […]

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How to Create a Landscape Design That Matches Your Personality

By Daniel Ray | Updated: December 6, 2024
Gardening, Home and Garden, Landscaping

Like it or not, your landscape says something about you and your personality. Do you like what it is saying? […]

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Glossary of Common Lawn and Garden Terms

By Daniel Ray | Updated: June 30, 2025
Environment, Gardening, General Lawn Care, Home and Garden, Landscaping, Lawn Care Industry, Water

We have gathered the definitions of common lawn care terms, from abaxial to Zoysia. And we promise that this glossary […]

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Organic Pest Control for Your Garden That Really Works

By Scott Johnson | Updated: December 9, 2024
Gardening

With growing concern about traditional pest control methods, many gardeners and homeowners want to use safer, more eco-friendly methods to […]

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