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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!

5 Ways to get Rid of Burweed Stickers in Your Yard

March 7, 2023January 27, 2022 by Jamie
burweed stickers in yard

Let’s set a scene: you’re walking barefoot in your yard when, suddenly, you step on something that makes you yelp. You sit down in the grass only to feel the same poking sensation in your … Read more

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11 Types of Grass in Texas

March 22, 2023January 27, 2022 by Jamie
Grass in Texas

Texas has a unique climate. In some parts of Texas, they might have high humidity, while other areas tend to be more dry. We can certainly all agree that Texas is known for being fairly … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

Identifying Snake Holes in the Yard (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023January 27, 2022 by Jamie
Snake at the yard

No homeowner likes the idea of snakes in their backyard. Both anxiety-inducing and destructive, snakes can be a backyard guest that you can’t wait to get rid of! If you have holes in your yard, … Read more

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What’s the Best Outdoor Carpet for Decks? (Detailed Guide)

March 7, 2023January 23, 2022 by Jamie
outdoor carpet ideas

Having outdoor carpet for decks may not be your first instinct when setting up your outdoor living area. However, outdoor carpeting has many benefits and perks, along with being a fashionable and functional item for … Read more

Categories Buyers Guide, Decks, Exterior Wood, Lawn & Garden

Crested Wheatgrass Guide: What It Is & How to Grow It

March 7, 2023January 23, 2022 by Jamie
crested wheatgrass guide

While crested wheatgrass is most often used for pastures and roadside erosion control, it can also make a low maintenance lawn in places with freezing winters and low rainfall. Is crested wheatgrass the right grass … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

How to Address Neighbor’s Leaves Falling in Your Yard

March 7, 2023January 17, 2022 by Jamie
Falling leaves in the yard

Have you ever spent the entire Saturday raking leaves from a yard when you don’t even have any trees? Neighbors’ leaves in my yard are quite a common problem that not everyone knows how to … Read more

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How Much Does It Cost to Build a Bocce Ball Court?

March 7, 2023January 6, 2022 by Jamie
bocce ball court cost yard

Building a backyard bocce ball court can be the dream of many homeowners. Having the option for so much backyard entertainment can be a huge plus, especially if it doesn’t cost very much! So, how … Read more

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9 Easy Ways to Get Free Rocks for Your Garden

April 2, 2023January 5, 2022 by Jamie
how to get free rocks for you garden - 9 tips how

Imagine going down the street and spotting some rocks on the curb. You pick them up to use them in your garden, but it turns out, that was illegal. To avoid such situations, I’m going … Read more

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Can You Burn Grass Clippings in Your Yard?

March 7, 2023December 30, 2021 by Jamie
Burning grass clippings in the yard

Millions of people have an excess of grass clippings in their yards after cutting and mowing and just general maintenance. Many people wonder if they can burn their grass clippings as a way to dispose … Read more

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Can You Burn Leaves in Your Yard?

March 7, 2023December 30, 2021 by Jamie
Burning leaves in the yard

It can be annoying when your yard is filled with fallen leaves. You may want to get rid of them in the fastest way possible. Some people think that burning leaves is the best course … Read more

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