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Make your lawns & gardens the envy of the neighborhood with tips to plant, water and fertilize greenery around your home
Whether you want to revitalize your lawn or install a new one, the fill dirt used to grade your lawn makes a big difference in how your grass grows. While you may not need to replace your topsoil or remove it, sometimes it is the most practical solution, especially when the existing soil is infertile …
If you are trying to grow flowers in a hot climate like in the southern states, you want to choose varieties that will do well in the warmth. While anything you plant needs to be well-tended to in the heat, Southern Gardening tends to be more than just constant watering. Some plants hold up much better …
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons – make lemonade. But did you know with a lemon garden, you can make refreshing, lemony drinks even if you don’t live in California or Florida? With these lemon-flavored plants, you can have a ‘lemonade garden’ in any state and grow lemonade ingredients from coast to coast! From …
I live in a town on top of a hill in south central Pennsylvania – just outside a town famous for a flood. My backyard has so much water in it that I can’t let my dogs run. The problem is, the yard’s all clay and is not accessible by machine. Do I have to …
Vigoro Lawn Fertilizer with Assurance Particle Technology feeds your lawn in one easy step, making it a snap to keep your lawn looking its best. Vigoro’s new Assurance Particle Technology distributes more particles per square foot compared to the previous Vigoro formula to deliver even feeding and even greening with no burning guaranteed.
Trees do a lot during winter to prepare for spring. Learn six tips for winter tree care to protect trees and encourage growth in …
Have you ever heard an experienced gardener talk about “putting their garden to bed” and wondered what they meant? …
Do you love the colorful trees of fall but dread the aftermath? All of those heaps and bags of leaves can seem never …
There is no better way to add curb appeal and value to your home than adding a concrete lawn border. Concrete borders can be …
Rain barrels are a great eco-friendly way to water gardens, flowerbeds, and even wash cars or bikes, especially if you live in a …
If you have a garden, you may already be composting your kitchen vegetable scraps. But did you know you can also grow a …
Fruit trees are prized for the delicious fruit they offer, and are a beautiful addition to any yard. However, in order to help …
Fall is a great time to make sure that your lawn is healthy and ready to sleep during the winter season. Although growth rates …
Many people plant just enough in the garden to eat fresh all summer and into fall but what if you want to do more? Maybe you …
The heat is beginning to wind down and the summer season is slowly transitioning but that doesn’t mean that gardening is over. …
Keeping your lawn healthy is an important part of owning a home. Not only do green and landscaped lawns raise the overall look …
Summer heat is here, and that might mean less water in your area. Does that mean you need to let your living landscapes suffer? …
There are many benefits to having a killer lawn. It has a cooling effect, traps dirt and dust, provides oxygen and filters …
Your garden is probably up and growing by now but instead of seeing a healthy garden is it looking a little sad? In the spring, …
Between bountiful sun and plenty of rain, vegetables gardeners are having one of the best years ever for summer veggies! Even …
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons – make lemonade. But did you know with a lemon garden, you can make …
Instead of buying organic produce at your local supermarket, why not grow your own? Organic gardening is easier than you may …
Were you not born with a green thumb? Is your home a place where common houseplants go to die? Have you stopped bringing leafy …
One of the best things about being a homeowner is being able to take a vision that you have and run with it. If you’re …
Now that it’s Spring, are you itching for a garden makeover but don’t know where to start? The options can be …
Children learn new things every single day, and often through play, social interaction, and by just getting their hands dirty! …
Not everyone can have a garden where they live but many want to have access to fresh produce and love gardening. If this sounds …
You may or may not believe in aliens, but many true believers can be found among those who have had a close encounter with the …
Fairy gardens are whimsical, enchanting and delightful. They add fun and sparkle wherever you find them. Creating your own …
