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Tag: landscaping

How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy in Your Yard

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: August 5, 2025
Landscaping

Get rid of poison ivy in your yard with herbicide or vinegar solutions, by mowing it back, scalding it with boiling water, hand-pulling, or even turning it into a snack for goats.

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How to Get Rid of Snakes in Your Lawn, Landscape

By Phillip Forsgren | Updated: May 9, 2022
Pest control

Think fast: You have a snake in the yard. What do you do? If you answered, “Grab the hoe and […]

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Mulch Guide: Types, Pro Tips and Where to Mulch

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Mulch can be organic (leaves, wood, and grass trimmings) or inorganic (plastic and rocks). Our guide details mulch types and […]

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Signs Your Trees Need Pruning

By Alison Hoover | Updated: December 13, 2024
Tree care

As a property owner, you’ve probably experienced that moment during a storm where you look upon the trees and just […]

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Lawn and Landscape Items That Increase, Decrease Home Value

By Daniel Ray | Updated: October 7, 2024
Landscaping, Statistics, Studies

10 Do’s, 10 Don’ts for Getting a Higher Property Value From Your Yard First impressions are hard to undo, and […]

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Lifestyle Renting: 4 Tips for Turning Your Balcony Into a Green Oasis

By Mihaela Buzec | Updated: May 10, 2022
Gardening

Nowadays, concrete and glass are overtaking nature, and skyscrapers are defining the skylines of our cities. Yet renting in a big […]

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Landscaping Around Your Pool in the Washington, D.C., Area

By Laura Hatch | Updated: October 10, 2024
Landscaping, Washington DC

When you’re creating your pool landscape, you want a welcoming watery oasis. Start by choosing plants and features that add […]

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How to Landscape Around Your Pool in San Antonio

By Lynn Walker | Updated: December 2, 2024
Landscaping, San Antonio, TX, Texas

San Antonio’s long hot summers make it an ideal city for backyard pools – and there are plenty of them. […]

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How to Use Your Landscaping to Block Out Noise

By Laura Hatch | Updated: December 5, 2024
Landscaping, Washington DC

Landscaping serves different purposes for property owners. Strategically selected features can provide beauty, privacy, and protection. If done right, they […]

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Raleigh Tree Regulations: Rules for Planting Trees in the City of Oaks

By Derek Lacey | Updated: December 15, 2024
North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, Tree care

The City of Oaks takes its trees very seriously, and the reason why is clear. “Because of all the benefits […]

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