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How to Loosen Compacted Soil in Pots?

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 by Janice Lundy
Compacted Soil in Pots

Whether you’re growing annual flowers or vegetables in pots on your patio, or have a jungle of perennial potted plants in your living room, the quality of the soil that they’re growing in makes a … Read more

Categories Gardening

What’s Causing the Mysterious Mounds of Dirt In My Yard?

April 29, 2023April 20, 2023 by Jamie
Mysterious Mounds

As the snow melts away and reveals your lawn in early spring, you may discover that your lawn is dotted with mounds of dirt. You may even find yourself sinking down into the ground when … Read more

Categories Lawn & Garden

4 Types of Grass for Michigan Lawns (The Ultimate Guide)

May 31, 2023April 16, 2023 by Jamie
Grass in Michigan

With Michigan heating up and getting both wetter and drier, we can’t just rely on the old favorites anymore. Choosing the right turfgrass for your particular lawn will save you a lot of headaches, time, … Read more

Categories Grass Guides

How Much Topsoil Do You Need Over Fill Dirt?

April 10, 2023 by Janice Lundy
How Much Topsoil Do You Need Over Fill Dirt

If you have just moved into a newly-constructed home, you may find that your new property is covered with what is known as “fill dirt”. You can’t just start spreading grass seed or rolling out … Read more

Categories Lawn & Garden

19 Types Of Weeds with Thorns

April 10, 2023 by Janice Lundy
19 Types Of Weeds with Thorns

Weeds with thorns are definitely the worst to find growing in your yard. Not only are they often invasive and difficult to eradicate, but they also hurt when you come in contact with them! That’s … Read more

Categories Gardening

19 Types Of Weeds with Purple Flowers

June 23, 2023April 10, 2023 by Janice Lundy
purple flowers in weeds

There are plenty of different weeds that can infest your grass, and if you want to keep a velvety smooth lawn, it can seem overwhelming to deal with them. Today we’re going to look at … Read more

Categories Gardening

Pros and Cons of Dethatching Your Lawn (The Ultimate Guide)

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023 by Jamie
Pros and Cons of Dethatching Your Lawn

Is your grass struggling to grow? Is it turning brown even when you regularly water it? Is there a thick layer of living and dead detritus swallowing up the grass blades? Well, it might be … Read more

Categories Lawn & Garden

Minimum Soil Depth for Growing Grass Over Concrete

June 19, 2023April 1, 2023 by Janice Lundy
Minimum Soil Depth for Growing Grass Over Concrete

If you have a large patch of concrete on your property that you want to get rid of, it can be tempting to consider simply covering it with grass rather than going to the expense … Read more

Categories Lawn Care

19 Cheap Ways to Cover a Concrete Patio

June 2, 2023March 31, 2023 by Jamie
19 Cheap Ways to Cover a Concrete Patio

Concrete patios are a common sight in backyards, but over time you may have gotten tired of what may have become an eyesore as it has aged. While it is possible to tear up the … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips

How to Put Patio Furniture on Grass (7 Safe Ways)

May 22, 2023March 27, 2023 by Jamie
How to Put Patio Furniture on Grass

If you don’t have an outdoor area to sit back and relax in the summer heat, but you have a beautiful backyard space, you are probably wondering if you can put some patio furniture directly … Read more

Categories Patio Furniture Guides
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