Learn how to mow wet grass safely when you can’t wait for it to dry out, with tips on blade height, mowing speed, and bagging to protect your whole lawn.
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How to Remove a Tree Stump
Grinding is the fastest way to remove a tree stump, but manual digging, chemical herbicides, or tarping can also get the job done depending on your budget.
12 Types of Flowering Weeds and How to ID Them
Learn to identify 12 common types of flowering weeds, like dandelion, clover, and chickweed, and discover which to pull, control, or simply leave alone.
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.
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
Learn when to water after applying weed and feed, from 12-24 hours for granular to 24-48 hours for liquid, so the product works exactly as it’s meant to.
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.