It’s not only the grass in your yard that needs an occasional trim if you’re trying to keep your landscape looking its best. Those bushes, hedges and shrubs in your landscape need trimming to look good and keep them strong and healthy. But giving them that much-needed haircut can be […]
As floods become more common, so has the chore of recovering from their damage. Whether the water rises from rivers or oceans or falls from the sky, after it recedes, homeowners need to salvage or replace their lawns. If Mother Nature throws a watery hissy fit and floods your lawn, […]
At last, the moment has come: You’re standing on the porch of your newly constructed or newly renovated home, looking out at what will become your gorgeous lawn and landscape. You may think you’re looking at a blank canvas, but that’s not quite the right analogy. Image if DaVinci had […]
For most folks, doing yard work is a routine chore, one that isn’t too difficult and only takes an hour or so. But, like other routine tasks many of us take for granted, doing yard work can actually turn into quite a challenge for some people. Perhaps it’s the older […]
Of all the landscaping projects a homeowner will face, properly landscaping a slope will probably be the most challenging. However, when properly designed and landscaped, a slope can add eye-catching appeal to the area and be a problem-free addition for years to come. Regardless of whether you are landscaping a slope in […]
It won’t harm your lawn to introduce it to some new friends once in a while. When we say friends, we mean companion plants. If you’re a vegetable gardener, landscaper or fan of permaculture, you’ve probably heard about these advantageous plant pairings. Others, including those who are strictly lawn lovers, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A four-word ode to grumpiness and grass turned into an enduring national punchline Over the years, a beautiful yard has become a classic American one-liner in which a grumpy old man, spotting youngsters crossing his grass, rails, “Get off my lawn!” What wayward kids today may not appreciate in this […]