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Category: Landscaping

Köppen Climate Classification: How to Use the Other Plant Map

By Rosie Wolf Williams | Updated: December 13, 2024
Environment, Gardening, Home and Garden, Landscaping

When you have a question about landscaping in your geographical area, you might consult the Farmer’s Almanac for planting charts or frost […]

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7 Things to Know Before Building a Greenhouse

By Raven Wisdom | Updated: October 2, 2023
Landscaping

Wouldn’t it be amazing to grow big, tasty tomatoes all year round for perfect BLTs or pick bright, cheerful flowers […]

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How to Care For Palm Trees

By Raven Wisdom | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

Nothing gives the same lush, tropical vibe as a landscape full of majestic palm trees. We’ve debunked some common myths […]

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Is a Greywater System Right for Your Landscape?

By Adrian White | Updated: December 5, 2024
Environment, Landscaping, Water

Imagine that instead of flowing into the sewer system, water discharged by your bathtub, dishwasher, kitchen sink and washing machine […]

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Taking Care of Aging Trees

By Jodi Helmer | Updated: May 11, 2022
Home and Garden, Landscaping, Tree care

The towering oaks and majestic maples that provide shade and offer branches sturdy enough to support a swing require special […]

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Landscape Lighting: 5 Bright and Creative Ideas

By Lee Nelson | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

Whether you are trying to create a dramatic ambience in your outdoor spaces at night or highlight some of your […]

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Fresh-Cut Grass Smell is Your Lawn’s Shriek of Despair, Science Says

By Jay MacDonald | Updated: October 19, 2026
General Lawn Care, Landscaping

Key Takeaways • The smell is a distress signal: Mowing makes grass release a 100-fold burst of green leaf volatiles, […]

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How to Keep Cats Out of Your Yard

By Pat Joiner | Updated: October 9, 2026
Landscaping

Key Takeaways • Motion-activated sprinklers offer a strong deterrent: These are one of the best ways to keep cats out […]

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Less Room to Roam: Average Size of Home Lots in the U.S. is Shrinking

By John Egan | Updated: November 2, 2022
Home and Garden, Landscaping, Statistics

If you are going to buy a house, here is a trend in real estate that you need to take […]

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How to Pick a Landscape Designer for Big Landscaping Jobs

By Lee Nelson | Updated: December 6, 2024
Landscaping

Envision yourself lounging on a comfy chaise under your shaded cabana. You watch your children playing Marco Polo in the […]

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