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Make your lawns & gardens the envy of the neighborhood with tips to plant, water and fertilize greenery around your home
Your outdoor living space is crucial when you’re selling a home, and staging it is just as important as staging the living space indoors. Here are five simple tips to get started. Clean It Up The first rule? Cleaning up your outdoor living space. When your prospective buyers arrive to look at your property, the …
Welcome to peak season for bites and stings. The summer months of July and August each send about 170,000 Americans to emergency rooms for treatment of bug bite and insect sting emergencies. According to a study published by the Southern Medical Journal in May 2020, an average of 1.2 million Americans a year needed emergency treatment for …
A leaky outdoor faucet isn’t just messy; it wastes water. Fixing a leaky faucet isn’t difficult. The culprit is typically a worn washer, something you can replace on your own in about an hour.
With over 50 different snake species across the USA; it can be hard to know what kind you’re up against if one slithers your way. Here are the most common snakes you’re likely to find.
Spring has finally sprung and it is now time to get those gardens in full bloom! But, just like everything else in life, there are some things you need to do in preparation for a bountiful harvest come the fall season. This spring garden checklist can help you to get on track and prepare for …
As the weather turns toward Spring, it’s a great time to think about the improvements you’d like to make to your …
There are lots of advantages to apartment living, but a yard of your own is not typically one of them. That’s no reason to …
Get tips on creating easy-care seasonal gardens for any outdoor space. Container gardening is an inexpensive and easy gardening …
After a long, cold winter, you aren’t the only one who is ready for Spring. As we start to spend more time outside, it is …
Learn about garden design ideas for apartments and houses. Find out how to plant hanging pot gardens, a roof garden, vegetable …
When it comes to your yard, a little preparation goes a long way. Taking care of your lawn now means healthy plants, weed-free …
Garden edging provides a nice, polished look to your yard. It also makes it easier to trim around garden beds. Doing it yourself …
By Ryan Duffy for The Home Depot Keeping your home’s exterior in great shape is especially important during the warmer months …
We recently dug out an old garden patch that was up against our house. Just wondering what the best type of fill to use to bring …
Often water is applied inefficiently for lawn and garden watering, resulting in significant wastage due to over watering, …
Mason jar planters are a great way to use scrap wood and add rustic charm to your home. Building them is an inexpensive quick …
For your garden bed, whether you’re growing flowers, herbs, or vegetables, raised garden beds are perfect for new and …
Sod is one of the fastest ways to dramatically increase your home’s curb appeal. Laying sod doesn’t take any special skills. …
I bought a house and the seller subdivided the land. There is a green house which sits on both properties. The green house needs …
What are the benefits of artificial vs real grass, considering cost, watering, sitting/playing on it, and mowing.
Standing water in your yard can cause a laundry list of problems in and around your home, including wood rot and mold. In many …
A great lawn or garden starts with good soil. A soil test is the best way to learn what kind of soil you have, and what you can …
A sharp lawn mower blade is essential for a beautiful, healthy lawn. Sharpening your mower blade is a surprisingly easy task you …
Lawn-mowing season is back – but mowing your grass doesn’t have to be a chore. The Greenworks Pro 60V mower takes the hassles …
Not too big, and not too small. Here’s how to choose the best size pot for your plant!
Spring isn’t just a great time to get outside. It’s a great time to inspect and repair your home to ensure …
Learn how to get prepared for spring gardening. Find out why it's important to prune plants and enrich soil before spring.
Tips to save money while enjoying a healthy lawn and garden to make sure your lawn and garden looks good and flourishes for …
Are you tired of wondering how long to run your sprinklers and how often to run them? The B-hyve Smart Wifi Timer uses …
