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Best Native Plants for Your Austin Garden

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 15, 2024

Austin has a climate that sets it apart from the rest of the Lone Star State. The area gets more […]

By Daniel Ray | Updated: October 24, 2025

Editor’s note: See updated story on World Naked Gardening Day. The city that gave us Buck Owens is this year’s best […]

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: October 24, 2025

Editor’s note: See updated story on World Naked Gardening Day. What is it about World Naked Gardening Day that makes some […]

By Derek Lacey | Updated: October 24, 2025

As temperatures warm up and lawns grow again, folks across the country dust off their lawn mowers, head to the […]

By Jay MacDonald | Updated: September 20, 2020

A four-word ode to grumpiness and grass turned into an enduring national punchline Over the years, a beautiful yard has […]

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 1, 2024

The sunshine and pleasant weather in the greater Los Angeles area creates the perfect conditions for your plants. It can […]

By Daniel Ray | Updated: December 6, 2024

Like it or not, your landscape says something about you and your personality. Do you like what it is saying? […]

By Daniel Ray | Published: April 15, 2019

Mowing the lawn and raking leaves improve your mental health, but only by a bit, according to a massive study […]

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: October 15, 2026

Learn how to lay sod step by step, from prepping soil to watering new turf, plus timing tips, common mistakes, and when to hire a pro instead.

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: October 13, 2025

Since they’re omnivores, it’s OK for dogs to eat grass; it’s like they’re eating a green salad. But the grass must be free of chemicals and pests.