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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 …
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.
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 …
Fairy gardens are popping up everywhere. You can find them tucked in gardens, peeking out from under trees or poking out of a …
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 …
Springtime is approaching and it has gardeners itching to know what vegetables to plant now. This is the perfect time to start …
Growing herbal medicines in your garden provides plenty of benefits. Aside from cutting down the cost of buying these products …
With the weather finally getting nicer, are you thinking of of family-friendly outdoor activities for you and your little ones? …
The South is a fantastic place for growing crops such as fruits and vegetables. The summer days are hot, long and the humid …
There really is nothing better than treating yourself to a nice pizza every so often for dinner. Imagine being able to grow all …
Find out how a dog who digs holes may need more exercise or attention from his owner. Learn how to prevent a dog from digging …
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 …
