Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli) is a persistent weed that can quickly overtake yards, gardens, and crops. It features long, flat leaves and produces numerous slightly-purplish blooms during the warm season in June to October. The seeds produced are prolific and spread easily…
Keeping your outdoor spaces well-maintained is a great way to improve the overall appearance of your home, boost your property value, and ensure your grass stays healthy, but the simple chore of mowing the lawn often feels much more like…
People love decorating their yards and gardens, and not just with plants. Common lawn ornaments include gazing balls, seasonal flags, and the merrily-spinning whirligigs. These items may seem mundane now (though concrete geese in bikinis probably still raise some eyebrows),…
As the commitment to meticulously manicured lawns continues to wane, trends like ungardening and rewilding are gaining in popularity. These alternatives have a nature-infused zest to them, but unless you’re taking the time to keep them in check, they also…
You’ve just sat down to dinner and are ready to enjoy your first bite when you hear it – the unmistakable shriek of your knife scraping against the bottom of your plate. We’ve all been there, and if the noise…
Using a lawn aerator annually can make a significant difference in the health of your grass. There are two common types of aerators: core and spike. Manual aerators, the cheapest and least expensive option, poke holes in the soil a few…
For better or worse, many U.S. homeowners have to comply with city and county landscape ordinances. To varying degrees, they’re required to make their front lawn look pretty to passersby. Even if you don’t have an ordinance where you live,…
Buttercups look delightful when they paint a field yellow with their little yellow flowers. Though you might want to welcome them into your yard, there’s one variety you should keep far away: Ranunculus repens. Some buttercup species are indistinguishable from…
Exterior improvement projects like leveling and grading are usually executed before building a new house. But these procedures sometimes need to be implemented after a home has been purchased to increase safety and boost curb appeal. The cost to level…
Lawn maintenance requires many steps, patience, and love. Some folks put a lot of time and energy into ensuring their lawn and overall curb appeal look perfect. They create a schedule with a carefully crafted maintenance routine that will help…
