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Category: Landscaping

Pros and Cons of Rubber Mulch in Your Landscaping

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 5, 2024
Landscaping

Rubber mulch is long-lasting and can be a safer surface for your child’s backyard playground, but recycled tire chunks have […]

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15 Deer-Resistant Shrubs for Landscaping Your Yard

By Linda Wolfla-Thomas | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

It seems harsh to call deer a nuisance. But should these beautiful animals arrive in your yard when food sources […]

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The 15 Best Trees for Privacy to Plant in Your Yard

By Andréa Butler | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

They’re lovely people, really, but your neighbors don’t need to know everything that takes place on your side of the […]

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Rock Garden Design: Stones, Water, Plants

By Jane Purnell | Updated: May 8, 2025
Landscaping

If a rock is a rock, then two rocks must make a rock garden, right? Well, not quite. Also known […]

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How to Winterize a Garden (in 12 Easy Steps)

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Your hardy bulbs are snug in their beds, and it’s time for your vegetable garden’s long winter’s nap. Let’s scrub […]

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How to Create a Succulent Garden

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Easy, simple, and effortless landscaping doesn’t have to come at a price. Not if you know how to create a […]

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How to Design a Rain Garden

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

When you step outside your house during a rainstorm, do you think of Noah’s Ark? If your yard regularly floods […]

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How to Landscape with Pea Gravel

By Ryan Plank | Updated: December 5, 2024
Landscaping

Looking for a simple way to give your yard a facelift? Landscaping with pea gravel is the perfect solution. These […]

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How to Build Container Gardens

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Basil growing on the windowsill, tomatoes at your doorstep, lavender around the apartment balcony –– these are the pleasures of container […]

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5 Creative Ideas for Raised Garden Beds

By Andréa Butler | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

When you think of raised garden beds, rows of square and rectangular planter boxes probably come to mind. But that’s […]

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