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Close your eyes and picture the perfect lawn: green, thick, and uniform. Maybe it has perfect stripes. Maybe kids are […]
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If you are going to buy a house, here is a trend in real estate that you need to take […]
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Envision yourself lounging on a comfy chaise under your shaded cabana. You watch your children playing Marco Polo in the […]
Live by the Water? Prevent Algae Blooms with Lake-Friendly Lawn Care
Those fortunate enough to live by a shoreline have inherited a special responsibility along with spectacular views: Your landscaping habits […]
How to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden and Yard
Deer can be wonderful creatures to watch, but they can also damage your yard. If you want to keep deer […]
When is the Best Time to Trim, Prune Trees?
While winter generally is the ideal time to prune most trees, the best time to prune a tree depends on its age, type, and location.
Friable Loam: The Ideal Lawn Soil and How to Get It
Dirt is dirt, right? It gets under your nails, it gets tracked into your house, and it creates a lot […]
What Causes Compacted Soil?
Over-tilling, planting wet soil, foot and wheel traffic and mixing in the wrong soil amendment are top causes of soil compaction.
11 Best Privacy Hedges
Commonly called privacy hedges, living fences can do more than provide a barrier to neighbors’ prying eyes. These are the […]