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Category: Lawn Care Tips
Common Types of Clover for Your Yard
Tired of spending all your precious weekends off laboring over your yard, but don’t want to give up your green […]
Choosing the Right Type of Sprinkler for Your Lawn
The 6 most popular sprinklers are oscillating, impact, rotary, stationary, bubbler, and traveling sprinklers. To choose the right type of lawn sprinkler, consider the size, shape, age, and soil type of your yard, your home’s water pressure, climate, and your budget.
How to Install Landscape Fabric
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it, right? Landscape fabric might have an infamous reputation, but many gardeners swear by […]
How to Install Landscape Fabric Around Existing Bushes and Trees
Your gardening friends have told you the joys and woes of landscape fabric. But now you’re ready to make your […]
How to Use Landscape Fabric in a Garden or Flower Bed
Landscape fabric is a popular weed-control barrier among gardeners who want to rest their green thumbs. But not every gardener […]
12 Best Treatments for Your Lawn
For healthy grass, check out these 12 ways to love your lawn: test the soil, remove leaves, spread compost, and mow regularly, to name a few.
The Basics of Backyard Composting
If you’ve heard gardeners talk about black gold and wondered where to find it, don’t go panning in a mine […]
Effective Homemade Fertilizers for Your Lawn: Recipes for Greener Grass
Many homemade lawn fertilizer recipes contain ingredients that feel safe and familiar, like dish soap, Epsom salt, and household ammonia. […]
Ways To Use Grass Clippings as Mulch
There’s nothing better than a lush, thick, manicured lawn. A freshly cut lawn provides your home curb appeal and smells […]