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Category: Landscaping

Front Yard vs. Backyard Landscaping Ideas

By Abigail Evans | Updated: December 5, 2024
Landscaping

Some landscaping ideas, such as flower beds, may be better suited for the front yard than the back. Adding an […]

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10 Flowering Shrubs to Make Your Landscape Pop

By Raven Wisdom | Updated: December 5, 2024
Landscaping

Considering adding flowering shrubs to liven up your landscape? We’ve compiled a list that checks all your boxes. Deer resistant? […]

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How to Care for Boxwood Shrubs

By Pat Joiner | Updated: August 21, 2025
Landscaping

Boxwood shrubs can star in the background in any garden, or they can take a leading role. These versatile evergreen […]

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Ornamental Grasses Guide

By Phillip Forsgren | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Not all lawns need to be filled with straight grass or decorative flowers. You have plenty of options to make […]

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How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy in Your Yard

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: August 5, 2025
Landscaping

Get rid of poison ivy in your yard with herbicide or vinegar solutions, by mowing it back, scalding it with boiling water, hand-pulling, or even turning it into a snack for goats.

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Mulch Guide: Types, Pro Tips and Where to Mulch

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Mulch can be organic (leaves, wood, and grass trimmings) or inorganic (plastic and rocks). Our guide details mulch types and […]

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Lawn and Landscape Items That Increase, Decrease Home Value

By Daniel Ray | Updated: October 7, 2024
Landscaping, Statistics, Studies

10 Do’s, 10 Don’ts for Getting a Higher Property Value From Your Yard First impressions are hard to undo, and […]

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Low-Maintenance Landscaping in Cincinnati and Surrounding Counties

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Cincinnati, OH, Landscaping, Ohio

Low-maintenance landscaping doesn’t mean “no maintenance.” “There is always some maintenance, and some plants will eventually spread but maybe at […]

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Landscaping Around Your Pool in the Washington, D.C., Area

By Laura Hatch | Updated: October 10, 2024
Landscaping, Washington DC

When you’re creating your pool landscape, you want a welcoming watery oasis. Start by choosing plants and features that add […]

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How to Landscape for Wildlife in Tampa

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: April 4, 2025
Florida, Landscaping, Tampa, FL

American white ibis. Evening bat. Nine-banded armadillo. Osceola turkey. These are four examples of the diverse wildlife native to the […]

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