Key Takeaways • 15 plants thrive despite sandy soil’s challenges: Daylilies, lavender, and salvia are among the top picks that […]
Category: Landscaping
How to Remove Shrubs: The Best Way to Pull Out Bushes
Experts say the best way to remove old shrubs is to cut back the branches, dig a trench to expose the root ball, sever the roots, and safely pull the stump out.
20 Cheap Landscaping Ideas to Improve Your Yard
Key Takeaways • Plant hardy perennials and ground covers: Low-maintenance perennials and spreading ground covers return yearly, reducing recurring replacement […]
How to Install a French Drain in 9 Steps
Experts advise digging a 1% sloped trench, lining it with nonwoven fabric, adding washed gravel, laying the perforated pipe holes down, and burrito-wrapping it.
17 Best Xeriscaping Plants for Your Landscape
Key Takeaways • Xeriscaping cuts water and chemical use: Filling a yard with drought-tolerant plants reduces both watering needs and […]
Xeriscape Ideas to Transform Your Yard (Without Living in a Desert)
Xeriscape ideas include replacing thirsty grass with drought-tolerant native plants, gravel, and mulch to drastically reduce your outdoor water usage.
12 Small Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
Transform your limited space with small front yard landscaping ideas like adding vertical trellises, planting no-mow groundcovers, and defining crisp bedlines.
10 Winter Flowers that Bloom in the Cold
Discover 10 winter flowers that bloom in the cold, from snowdrops to camellias, plus how to match them to your hardiness zone and when to plant them.
How to Keep Deer From Eating Your Plants
Key Takeaways • Deer-resistant plants form a first line of defense: Mixing plants deer dislike with more vulnerable ones helps […]
How Your Outdoor Environment Affects Your Well-Being
Everyone knows the feeling of being invigorated after spending time outdoors in nature, but did you know that you can […]