Hydrozoning sounds like the reason you get jittery on slippery roads, but it’s actually a water-wise landscape design that benefits […]
Author: Maille Smith
Maille-Rose Smith is a freelance writer and actor based in New York. She graduated from the University of Virginia. She enjoys watching theatre, reading mysteries, and listening to psychology podcasts. She is an orchid enthusiast and always has a basil plant growing in her kitchen.
10 Best Organic Mulches for Your Yard
Organic mulches are like a healthy picnic for your lawn. They blanket your lawn and feed your soil (with nutrients […]
What Is Sheet Mulching? Benefits and How-To Steps
Mulching is mulching, right? Well, not quite. Sheet mulching is an easy, natural method of getting rid of grass and […]
Guide to Growing Grass in the Transition Zone
In the middle belt of the country, extending from California to Virginia, choosing the right grass for your lawn can […]
What Is a Red Clover Lawn? Pros, Cons, and Care Tips
Key Takeaways • Thick taproots give it drought resistance: Red clover’s taproots run much thicker and longer than white clover’s, […]
Best Ground Covers as Grass Alternatives
Ground covers are becoming increasingly popular as a no-mow, eco-friendly alternative to the traditional green-grass lawn, and with good reason. […]
12 Inspiring Grass Alternatives
Is grass a thing of the past? If you want to free up your weekend from mowing, decrease your environmental […]
How to Build a Rock Garden
A rock garden is a perfect place to take some calming breaths and ease your mind after a hectic day […]
How to Harvest Your Own Grass Seed
Key Takeaways • Timing hinges on a shatter test: Harvest seed 20 to 30 days after blooming, checking readiness by […]
How to Build a Shade Garden
Growing grass in shady spots of your lawn is about as easy as convincing a toddler to eat vegetables. The […]