Where are the crappiest lawns in America? They’re all over the country and likely on your own street. See, we’re not talking about yards that look crappy, we’re talking about lawns where your dog does his or her business. We at LawnStarter mined our own data and surveyed our yard […]
Bonfires are roasting, corn is ready to harvest, and everything is flavored pumpkin spice — fall is back! If you’re like us over here at LawnStarter, you can’t wait to enjoy the great outdoors in some cooler weather. That’s why it’s crucial to know the best and worst states to […]
It takes a green thumb to excel at yard work and gardening. Unfortunately, those activities can actually lead to you losing your green thumb — or, in rare instances, your life. Over the past 10 years, emergency rooms from California to the Carolinas reported nearly 3.2 million lawn and garden […]
Is America experiencing a drought in lawn and garden activity? The answer appears to be yes. But a recent surge of interest in gardening and yard work may reverse that trend. “COVID-19 has had a gigantic impact on the gardening industry,” says Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening […]
Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but it deserves another nickname — the Gardening State (not to be confused with New Jersey, the Garden State). Three cities in Florida are at the top of our list of America’s Best Cities for Urban Gardening, and another three Sunshine State cities […]
Being stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic means fewer vacations, strangers delivering meals and groceries, and a greater reliance on Wi-Fi for all those work-from-home video calls or job interviews. The majority of us aren’t fortunate enough to be “stuck” at a beach bungalow. So, if you’re truly staying […]
10 Do’s, 10 Don’ts for Getting a Higher Property Value From Your Yard First impressions are hard to undo, and the first impression that homebuyers get is from your yard and landscaping. But there are do’s and don’ts for landscape and garden improvements. Some changes will boost your home values […]
We analyzed the biggest 100 U.S. cities to see how they’ll celebrate the Fourth of July in the Coronavirus era, and which cities are the best for enjoying a fun — and safe — 244th birthday bash for America. Some cities fizzled, but some still sparkle. Here’s what we found, […]