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…
Finding new ways to display low-maintenance plants like succulents can take your home and garden from same-old to exciting. The trouble is, many unique and beautiful planters fall far outside of average household budgets. However, by getting creative with thrifted…
Dormant lawn seeding is an innovative lawn care approach that operates outside the traditional gardening calendar. It involves sowing seeds during the colder months, when most garden activities cease and most plants lie dormant. Rather than a standstill, think of it…
Ideally, you took all the necessary steps to prepare your lawn mower for winter before putting it in storage. Then, when the grass is ready to cut in the spring, your lawn mower is ready to go. Unfortunately, it’s easy…