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Lawn & Garden

Lawn care and garden tips, maintenance, and tricks, to answer all your yard question needs. As a homeowner, keeping your lawn and garden in top shape is very important. It is an enjoyable activity that can keep your property value high and keep your body in shape!

19 Horizontal Fence Ideas for Your Backyard

March 28, 2024February 22, 2022 by Jamie

Are you ready to set up a new fence for your yard but you’re not sure what the best option is? Don’t rule out horizontal fencing as an option because it can give your yard … Read more

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5 Easy Ways to Deter Hawks from Your Backyard Birds

March 25, 2023February 19, 2022 by Jamie
hawk landing in backyard

Many homeowners enjoy having birds in their backyard, whether it be accidental or purposeful. Having bird feeders and bird baths can create a lovely environment for wild birds, but this also includes hawks. You may … Read more

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9 Ways to Reduce Highway Noise in Your Backyard

March 7, 2023February 17, 2022 by Jamie
backyard highway noise too loud how to fix

Hoping to enjoy a nice sunny weekend in your backyard only to hear cars honking? Noise pollution is a real thing, and it’s stopping a lot of homeowners from enjoying time outside. If you too … Read more

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How to Do a Clambake in the Backyard

March 7, 2023February 17, 2022 by Jamie
Clambake

Thinking about throwing an awesome clambake party but have no idea where to start? People seem to find a seafood party intimidating to organize, but it’s pretty easy once you know the basics. I’m going … Read more

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What are Pre-Emergent and Post-Emergent Herbicides? (Full Guide)

March 7, 2023February 17, 2022 by Jamie
Pre-Emergent and Post-Emergent Herbicides

Are you having trouble with weeds constantly inviting your lawn and garden? There are two forms of weed control you might want to know about. Pre-emergent herbicides are designed to kill weeds before they have … Read more

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Buffalo Grass Guide: What It Is And How To Grow It

March 7, 2023February 13, 2022 by Jamie
Buffalo Grass

Picking a grass for a transition zone is quite the challenge. Not only do you have the challenges of both extreme heat and cold and have to deal with the drawbacks of either a warm-season … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

9 Easy Ways to Hang String Lights in Backyard Without Trees

March 7, 2023February 13, 2022 by Jamie

There’s no reason for you to feel like you can’t have string lights in your backyard, even if you don’t have trees. In fact, there are many different easy ways to hang string lights in … Read more

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19 Types of Grass in Georgia

March 7, 2023January 31, 2022 by Jamie
different grass in Georgia

When it comes to caring for and planting grass in Georgia USA, there are several factors to consider. The thing is, Georgia has a lot of different climates and regions mixed into the state. Some … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

Can You Trim Ornamental Grasses in the Summer?

March 7, 2023January 31, 2022 by Jamie
Ornamental Grasses in the Summer

Ornamental grasses are a great way to spruce up your landscaping a bit without adding plants with high maintenance needs. With that said, they’re still live plants and they require some maintenance in order to … Read more

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10 Best Decorative Garden Signs for Your Backyard in 2024

March 3, 2024January 30, 2022 by Jamie
Backyard Decorative Garden Sign

When you’re planning out or decorating a beautiful garden, one of the things that often gets overlooked is the use of signs. Whether it’s as simple as adding the gardener’s name to the space, or … Read more

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