Is the indoor fireplace flaming out and the outdoor fireplace flaring up? A LawnStarter review of U.S. Census Bureau data shows the percentage of new single-family homes built without indoor fireplaces sits at its highest level since at least 1973. In 2018, according to the Census Bureau, the share of […]
Oh, deer! We whisper and point excitedly when we see deer in our yard. But then we shake our heads and grumble when we see the lawn and garden damage caused by the same graceful animals. Is it possible to invite deer into your property and still have a beautiful […]
For some reason, many people believe tree pruning in the fall is the perfect time of year, especially where four seasons are present. The bright leaves begin falling, and some large limbs look a little iffy. But that assumption could damage your precious trees or even kill them even mature trees. […]
Your lawn was meant to be used — but maybe you have used it too much. Maybe it has become: A staging area for that van you’ve been trying to sell. Where you practice your short game. Basepaths where your kids re-enact the World Series, every day. Your dog’s workout […]
While they are commonly called privacy hedges, they can do more than provide a barrier to neighbors’ prying eyes. A living privacy fence can: Drastically reduce sound pollution from traffic or other noisy neighbors. Shield your house from blowing snow. Act as a windbreak. And just as they act as […]
If repeated rains have turned your lawn into patches of puddles or miniature wading pools, a rain garden could be the answer. Also called a bioretention area or stormwater garden, a rain garden is a landscaped area that catches and filters stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces such as driveways, parking lots […]
Well-cared landscaping not only can bring oohs and aahs from family and friends, but it can also bring you more money when you go to sell your home. Landscape improvements recoup 100 to 200 percent of their cost when a house is sold, according to the American Society of Landscape Architects […]
Do you get “green-eyed” when you view the perfectly cut stripes on a soccer field or ballpark? If alternating lines, checkerboards and diamond patterns would convert your lawn into a personal field of dreams, you can — with extra work — cut the same patterns in your own home turf. […]
Star Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green hurt his ankle on a Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools practice field in July badly enough to need surgery and likely miss six to eight games. It raised questions about whether the turf on the field itself, reportedly peppered with rocks and pebbles, was […]
You want your lawn to look thicker and feel more comfy on bare feet. You don’t have to hire a professional for help. It’s as simple as contacting your local Cooperative Extension Service to get free advice. They offer their expertise and educational programs for the area in which their […]