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From chiggers and fire ants to ticks and grubs, identify 11 summer lawn pests that bite you or kill your grass. Signs, treatments, and when to call a pro.
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If a fellow Floridian tells you, “Don’t worry, it’s only a palmetto bug, not a cockroach,” don’t be fooled. Palmetto […]
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When was the last time you felt the grass beneath your bare feet? Probably not since those ferocious fire ants […]
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When chinch bugs cause brown patches in your lawn, the best way to get rid of them is to dethatch the lawn, replace some of the lawn, or use chemicals.
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Sometimes, you can do everything right for your lawn, but the grass still refuses to green up. If your turf […]
20 Best Drought-Tolerant Trees by Region
The best drought-tolerant trees for your yard are the ones that fit your climate.
• Cold-hardy species like bur oak and hackberry thrive in the North.
• Heat-tolerant trees like palo verde and mesquite withstand the warm Southwest.
• Resilient trees like Japanese pagoda or Amur maackia are ideal for the temperate zone.
Find the best drought-resistant tree for your location to enjoy a resilient, low-maintenance yard.
How to Create a Shade Garden
When shade dapples your landscape, don’t resent it–– embrace it. You may think a beautiful garden requires full sunlight, but […]