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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!

Fall Composting: How to Make the Most of Autumn Leaves

December 2, 2023 by Jamie
fall composting leaves what to do with them

Bagging autumn leaves for the garbage dump is such a waste. You spend all of that time and effort raking, and you don’t even get anything out of it. This year, take advantage of autumn … Read more

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9 Cheap Ways to Landscape Your Backyard

October 18, 2023 by Jamie
9 Cheap Ways to Landscape Your Backyard on a budget

If you look out into your backyard and it doesn’t make you want to enjoy the outdoor space you have, you really need to do some landscaping to change the way you feel. Your backyard … Read more

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13 Cheap Ways to Make Your Yard Look Better

September 20, 2023 by Janice Lundy
13 Cheap Ways to Make Your Yard Look Better

Whether you’re thinking about putting your home up for sale, or just want to give your place some curb appeal, don’t assume that it’s going to cost a ton of money to improve the appearance … Read more

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24 Fall Yard Ideas That Are Trending Now!

November 24, 2023September 11, 2023 by Jamie
fall exterior decor yard ideas

Every year, when summer ends and the cool fall air begins, you can start to feel the excitement for fall. I know I do! Maybe it’s the anticipation of sweater weather, or perhaps it’s the … Read more

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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

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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

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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

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How Many Volts are in an Electric Fence?

March 7, 2023February 9, 2023 by Jamie
How Many Volts are in an Electric Fence

There are many reasons you could be installing an electric fence. They are used to keep in livestock like sheep, goats, cows, and pigs. They are also used for horses. In more urban areas, they … Read more

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10 Types of Grass in California (5 Lawn Alternatives)

March 7, 2023January 23, 2023 by Jamie
Type of grass in California

With mega droughts threatening California and lawn irrigation accounting for 70% of all household water use, picking the right grass (or lawn alternative) can not only provide you with a better looking lawn when droughts … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

10 Best Soaker Hoses for Vegetable Gardening in 2025

January 27, 2025December 29, 2022 by Jamie
Best Soaker Hoses for Vegetable Gardening

Growing your own vegetable garden can be one of the most rewarding long-term activities to do around the home. You can’t get anything fresher than backyard-to-table, and the tomatoes you grow are just so much … Read more

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