Mulching seems like one of the worst summertime jobs, but there are valuable reasons why you should spend a bit of time adding it to your flowerbeds. According to Home Depot, mulch has a lot of benefits, including reducing weed…
Imagine this: you gaze out the window at your gorgeous yard only to have the view obstructed by your neighbor’s fence. Perhaps it’s a wooden barrier that wore down over time or a chain link enclosure that didn’t look good…
As the name implies, grass clippings are the bits of grass sheared off by your mower. If you have a bagging attachment, you can capture those clippings to add to a compost bin or use in your garden. Mulching mowers…
Choosing native plants for landscape instead of traditional grass is a great way to add a pop of color to your space, while also benefiting surrounding plants and their natural habitat. One ground cover that has a bushy and colorful…
If you live in a part of the world that typically has a crispy-cold winter, you’re probably gearing up for freezing temperatures and piles of snow on your driveway – or you’re expecting piles of snow on the sidewalk in…
You may have noticed that backyard sheds haven’t always been as chic as the current choices. Stoltzfus Structures notes that sheds are an excellent idea if you lack garage space or need extra room to store everything from bikes to lawn…
If there’s one thing the four corners of the globe have in common, it’s natural disasters and specifically destructive wildfires. It’s bad enough having to watch as fires rage across the world destroying everything in their wake, but the worst…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Goosegrass is a common grass weed that is often mistaken for crabgrass. These pesky annuals are most often found in the northeastern states, and while their life cycle only lasts…
Most gardeners are familiar with the reasons for mulching, but may not necessarily consider the best time to do it. Mulching in spring prevents weeds, and in summer it can help preserve moisture during hot dry days. Mulching in the…
Is there an unfinished area or a section of your yard that could use some improvement? If you’re a devoted DIYer and good at using your hands to build things, it could be time to extend or improve your patio…
