Category: Landscaping

Wind-resistant trees have deep, extensive roots and flexible wood that bends under wind pressure instead of breaking, such as:
• Canary Island date palm
• Live oak
• Crape myrtle
• American beech
• Bald cypress

There are several ways to get rid of standing water, such as improving surface drainage and soil structure, installing French drains, and watering wisely. Learn all about them in this guide.

With so many types of mulch, such as wood chips, bark, cardboard, gravel, and rubber, it can be confusing to choose among them. We’ll help you understand each type so you can choose the right one for your landscape.

When choosing the right mulch color for your landscape, consider your home’s exterior color, landscape style, plants, and other factors, which we’ll explain here.

As an experienced landscape designer, I’ll share pro tips for how to mulch your yard, including how to calculate the amount needed and apply it correctly.

To learn how much mulch you need, measure the area and multiply the square footage by the mulch depth. Or use our mulch calculator.

Leaves, compost, and bark chunks release beneficial nutrients back into the soil during decomposition. Here are nine types of organic mulch for your lawn.

There are five main types of inorganic mulch: rock, plastic, landscape fabric, rubber, and reflective. Let’s find out which one is best for your yard.

Keep pests out of your compost with a pest-proof bin, proper maintenance, and manage moisture levels to minimize attractive odors