Flowering weeds like dandelions, clover, and chickweed are common in many U.S. lawns. Some are invasive, and others feed pollinators and improve your soil. Learning to identify them helps you decide which to pull, control, or keep.
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How to Take Care of Trees During a Drought
Some of the best ways to protect trees during a drought include watering deeply, mulching around the base to hold in moisture, and trimming excess growth so the tree doesn’t have to work as hard.
Signs of Drought Stress in Trees
From wilting leaves and early color changes to full leaf drop, drought stress can sneak up on even the healthiest trees. Learning to spot the early and late signs can help you take action before lasting damage sets in.
How to Choose the Right Colored Mulch
Choosing the right color mulch depends on things like cost, your home color, your plants, sun exposure, and environmental impact.
Mulch Calculator: How Much Mulch Do I Need?
Determining how much mulch you need is a simple matter of measuring each bed’s length and width for square footage, then deciding on your desired depth (typically 2 to 3 inches). You convert these measurements to cubic yards or bags and add a little extra to account for uneven terrain and settling.
String Trimmer Vs. Lawn Edger: What’s the Difference?
The key difference between string trimmers and lawn edgers is that string trimmers cut with string, while edgers cut with a blade. Also, string trimmers can trim and edge, while grass edgers only do the latter. When considering price and practicality, string trimmers range from $95 to $350 and offer versatility for multiple tasks, making them ideal for homeowners handling diverse yard maintenance. Lawn edgers, priced between $30 and $300, excel at creating crisp, defined borders but serve a singular purpose.
When to Water After Applying Weed and Feed
Water the lawn 1 to 2 days after applying liquid weed and feed and 12 to 24 hours after applying granular product. Otherwise, the treatment may not work.
8 Hurricane-Resistant Landscaping Ideas
Hurricane-resistant landscaping ideas include planting wind-resistant trees away from your home, grouping trees together, properly pruning trees, growing salt-tolerant plants, installing wind-resistant fencing, using soft mulches, and improving yard drainage.
Does ‘No Mow May’ Really Help Pollinators?
No Mow May may help pollinators a little, but its evidence is murky. We decipher fact from fiction, so you can save the bees in your yard.
When to Cut New Grass
Whether you choose seed or sod, cutting too soon will reduce your chances of achieving a beautiful lawn. For a seeded lawn, it takes 4 to 8 weeks to reach the proper height for your first mow, typically 3 to 4 inches. Sod, on the other hand, only needs 2 to 4 weeks before it’s ready.