Prolonged cold, water, wind, the location of plants in your yard, plant type and age, and soil moisture can all affect how and when they freeze.
Category: Landscaping
How to Divide Ornamental Grasses
If your ornamental grass has a dead center or you’d like to propagate it, grab a shovel to dig up the clump and a sharp, sturdy tool to slice through the dense roots.
How to Care for Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grass requires little maintenance beyond cutting back and dividing it in spring. This guide includes expert advice on how to care for ornamental grass year round so that you can ensure a healthy, charming landscape between seasons.
Fire-resistant Plants for Your Landscape
When choosing fire-resistant plants, check the flammability ratings, plan for proper spacing, and have a plan to maintain them.
How to Keep Mulch in Place
Installing proper edging, creating a mulch trench, using heavier mulch, removing landscape fabric and plastic sheeting, keeping mulch moist, and applying mulch stabilizers can help keep mulch in place. Learn more here.
How to Cut Back Ornamental Grass
Cutting back ornamental grasses requires proper timing, bundling the grass with string, and cutting at the appropriate height with the right tools.
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.
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.
How Often Should You Replace Mulch?
Mulch replacement isn’t one-size-fits-all — it depends on the type and its durability. Organic mulch breaks down more quickly and typically needs to be replaced every 1 to 2 years, whereas inorganic mulch can last for 5 to 10 years.