Tag: Landscaping

Posted on 12/22/2024
Are Raised Brick Flower Gardens The Right Choice for Your Landscape?
Although ground-level perennial flowers and native grasses enhance any landscape, hardscape elements make a significant difference. Raising gardens by employing brick, stone and other masonry products elevates a property’s aesthetic value and curbside appeal. But with wide-reaching landscape designs and assets available, property owners are sometimes tasked with difficult decisions. If you are considering raised brick flower gardens,...
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Posted on 02/18/2024
How to Prevent Erosion & Landslides by Gardening on a Slope
Planting anything on an incline might seem like more trouble than it's worth. However, if your yard has any slopes, you could be at risk for soil erosion and landslides. The best way to avoid them is to plant trees, shrubs or other plants on the slope to strengthen the ground. Here are some tips for gardening on...
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Posted on 06/25/2023
The best annuals for beginner gardeners
When it comes to flowering plants, gardeners have the...
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Posted on 01/08/2023
Lawn turf care & maintenance guide
Knowing the basics of lawn turf care is the key to...
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Posted on 09/25/2022
Grass seed: Fescue lawn basics
Knowing how to care for your lawn means knowing how and when to fill in gaps with grass seed. Fescue grass is a popular variety of perennial lawn grass that, despite being tolerant of many climate zones, is prone to brown patches during hot, humid summer months. Using grass seed effectively is the best way to remedy the...
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Posted on 08/14/2022
Building value with home improvement: Return on investment
When homeowners think of home improvement, return on investment is usually on their mind. Enhancing your existing home with remodeling projects is even more rewarding when the time and money spent pay off in home value. However, since most major home improvements can be costly, it’s important to know which projects have the highest return on investment. According...
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Posted on 07/31/2022
How to use lawn moss to find your lawn's problems
Lawn moss is often described as an irritation for many homeowners. But what if it was more than an annoyance? What if the moss growing among your lawn grasses was simply a message your lawn was trying to get to you? What could it possibly be saying? And how can homeowners decipher these messages? Here are a few...
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Posted on 07/17/2022
Growing a Bermuda grass lawn
Bermuda grass is a popular type of grass for lawns in warm regions. It’s a favorite grass variety for golf courses, sports fields and commercial lots because of its durability and heat tolerance. If you’re interested in growing Bermuda grass lawn, here is a simple guide to help: Mowing Bermuda grass Bermuda grass is a very fast-growing grass...
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Posted on 08/29/2021
Why You Should Consider Growing Catnip in Your Garden
When you hear the word catnip, you probably think of the herb used in cat toys. Also called catmint, the catnip plant has many uses and helpful properties beyond exciting felines. Here are some reasons you might consider growing catnip in your garden: An Attractive Companion Plant One great way that growing catnip can benefit you and your...
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Posted on 05/23/2021
5 Springtime Plants to Boost Your Curb Appeal
Image by _Alicja_ from Pixabay If you’re planning to put your house on the market you’ll want to make sure your landscaping looks as lively as possible. This can mean anything from a well-kept lawn to simple shrubs or to entire flower gardens. If you want to make the most of the plants that are blooming in the...
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Posted on 03/18/2019
Water Is Good for Your Health
For years, city planners worked to improve green spaces because of the known health benefits. That means more parks, trails, trees, and gardens grace municipalities across the country than before. But what about blue spaces? According to marine biologist, Wallace J. Nichols, blue space may have more profound implications than green space for emotional and physical wellness. What...
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