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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!

St Augustine vs Fescue: What’s Better For My Lawn?

March 7, 2023May 21, 2022 by Jamie
St Augustine Vs Fescue

If you’re looking for a grass that will do well on that shady side of your Zone 9 yard, you may be considering St Augustine or Fescue for the job. While St Augustine has been … Read more

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

Buffalo Grass vs St Augustine: What’s Better For My Lawn?

March 7, 2023May 21, 2022 by Jamie
Buffalo Grass Vs St Augustine

While Buffalo Grass is often confused with St Augustine, they’re very different grasses. As one of the few native North American grasses, Buffalo Grass is becoming more popular as a turfgrass, as it’s uniquely suited … Read more

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

10 Best Outdoor Bedding Ideas for Dogs in 2024

March 3, 2024May 21, 2022 by Jamie
Best Outdoor Bedding Ideas for Dogs

Keeping your dog warm and comfortable throughout the colder months of the year is absolutely essential for anybody with one of these furry companions. Even if you don’t have or want to build a dog … Read more

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Cedarcide vs Wondercide | What’s the Better Repellent?

March 7, 2023May 18, 2022 by Jamie
cedarcide vs wondercide

If you have a problem with insects in your yard, Cedarcide and Wondercide are both excellent repellents to help you deal with them. But many people are unsure what the difference between the two is … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

Bermuda Vs Tall Fescue: What’s Better For My Lawn?

March 7, 2023May 1, 2022 by Jamie
bermuda grass vs tall fescue grass comparison photo

Whether you’re establishing a new lawn or overseeding, picking the right grass is the key to a great lawn that needs less money, time, and work. In the Southern US, high-maintenance Bermuda grass (Cynodon spp.) … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden

Is Spar Urethane Safe for Birds?

March 7, 2023April 30, 2022 by Jamie
Is Spar Urethane Safe for Birds

If you have a birdhouse in your yard, you should protect it so it doesn’t get damaged by the elements. Rain and sun exposure will degrade wood, but the right finish can prevent this. Spar … Read more

Categories Exterior Wood, Lawn & Garden

What is a Rain Chain and How Does it Work?

March 7, 2023April 30, 2022 by Jamie
what is a rain chain with 3 examples

If you have seen rain chains hanging off of the sides of people’s homes, have you ever wondered what a rain chain is and how it works? Not only are these pieces striking and decorative, … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

Where Does Grass Seed Come From? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023April 14, 2022 by Jamie
abundant growth of grass seed

Grass is everywhere. It covers lawns, open fields, playgrounds, and countless other green spaces. But where does grass seed come from? Does it just appear after a while? Or does it come from grassroots? As … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

Buffalo Grass vs Bermuda | What’s Better For My Lawn?

March 7, 2023April 14, 2022 by Jamie
Buffalo Grass Vs Bermuda

Unless you’re a hardcore lawn enthusiast, you probably haven’t given a ton of thought to what grass species you have for your lawn. But picking the right grass for your needs and climate can make … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden

Lanai vs Patio vs Porch | What’s the Difference?

March 7, 2023April 14, 2022 by Jamie
Lanai vs Patio vs Porch

When it comes to the topic of home design you may run into some confusion when figuring out the difference between a lanai, a patio, and a porch. People often get these areas mixed up … Read more

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