Category Landscaping

Mulch is a boon to plants and gardeners alike, but dyed mulch can be a horse of a different color. Not all colored compost is the same, and not every variety is problematic. So is it safe? The answer is…

Grass flowers. While it may not be the type of flowers you are used to with beautiful colored petals and long stems, some grass can develop small flowers at the very top of the blades as grass grows. Most often, when…

A healthy green lawn is the pride of many homeowners – but maintaining a beautiful lawn is no easy task. With grass, you’ll often have to spend time fertilizing and testing soil to maintain that lush green color, says Scotts.…

Topiary trees, living or faux, can be a great accent both indoors and outdoors, providing a dash of greenery, sculptural beauty, and visual interest. While real topiaries require a lot of grooming and care, faux ones are a great alternative,…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Actress, entrepreneur, and interior designer Ashley Tisdale’s busy life demands rich and beautiful spaces that are an oasis from the everyday. This includes Tisdale’s backyard patio, recently profiled in Architectural…

We all know that once spring arrives, there’s quite a bit to do to get the lawn looking its best. That likely means spending time raking out the grass to loosen up matted areas, fertilizing to add nutrients, and even aerating…

There will come a time when you need to replace your artificial grass, of course. But if you take care of your faux lawn, and you can stretch its lifespan significantly. If you want to keep your artificial lawn looking…

It may be tempting to assume you can’t do much to your backyard if you’re working with a tiny patch of grass rather than an expansive, manicured lawn with an abundance of plants, shrubs, and other landscaping details. After all,…

A vibrant lawn of green St. Augustine grass is such a sight that one might think it’s only possible by hiring a magical groundskeeper. Luckily for us mortals, we’ve got the secret to healthy St. Augustine grass, and you don’t…

With the woes of climate change and the uptick in yard watering regulations, you might be tempted to replace your grass with a low maintenance, drought-resistant ground cover. This is where silver carpet comes in. Also known as dymondia from…