Like it or not, your landscape says something about you and your personality. Do you like what it is saying? If not, don’t let your landscape talk behind your backyard. Experts have tips for ways to create a landscape that matches your personality and tells the world, in green, who […]
Mowing the lawn and raking leaves improve your mental health, but only by a bit, according to a massive study published in the British medical journal The Lancet. Lawn mowing, raking and other common household chores increase mental health by about 12 percent, according to the study titled “Association Between […]
Do you know your Peruvian bat guano from your liquid kelp? If so, chances are you are a fan of organic lawn care. Advocates for this more-natural set of lawn and gardening practices argue that if you rely on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, your green lawn isn’t environmentally green. “I think synthetic fertilizers have run their […]
This type of audit you don’t need to be afraid of, even if you do get soaked. A lawn sprinkler audit done annually is one of the best home improvement investments you can make so your lawn stays lush and your water bills stay low. “Nationwide,” according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “landscape […]
The verdict is in from gardeners, environmentalists, and scientists: Don’t bag your grass clippings. Let them mulch your yard. Your lawn and the environment will both be happier for it. In the not-too-distant past, the standard advice was the opposite. We thought bagging was better and believed grass clippings contributed […]
Growing a new lawn from grass seed is one of the easiest — and most-satisfying — home improvement tasks a homeowner can tackle. With just a little time and know-how, you can bring to life a beautiful expanse of green grass. Here’s how to grow a lawn from grass seed, […]
We have gathered the definitions of common lawn care terms, from acidic soil to Zoysiagrass. And we promise that this glossary will be more interesting than watching grass grow. Acidic soil Also known as “sour soil,” acidic soil is soil with a pH of less than 7. Its opposite is […]
Professional landscaping companies can cost a small fortune; so, why use them when you could get the same results with some determination and a little bit of sweat? DIY projects for improving your backyard are not as hard as you might think. This guide will provide handy landscaping ideas that […]
Who doesn’t love a fresh slice of pizza? With endless combinations of toppings, side dishes, and other creative options, pizza is a great way to enjoy summer-fresh produce no matter how picky you might be. While stocking your herb cabinet can be expensive, growing your own pizza-perfect herb garden is […]
With summer in full-swing and summer nights full of fun, friends, and festivities planned, it’s important to have a well-planned outdoor space, especially the lighting aspect. Lighting provides safety for your home and your guests and also can serve as a focal point or as a way to transform your […]