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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 […]
How to Build a Rain Garden: 6 Steps
A rain garden could be the answer if repeated rains have turned your lawn into patches of puddles or small […]
6 Things to Look for in a Landscaping Maintenance Company
Well-cared landscaping not only can bring oohs and aahs from family and friends, but it can also bring you more […]
Best Time to Water Your Grass
Learn how to implement a flawless grass-watering regimen. From watering at the right time to watering the right amount, we provide tips and tricks for getting this lawn care task right.
How to Plant Bulbs in Fall
To plant bulbs in the fall, choose the right location and prepare the soil before planting. Also, space the bulbs properly and set them deep enough.