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  • A weed growing through gravel

    The One Thing Missing From Your Gravel Driveways' Weed Control Routine

    It can be especially rough when weeds keep showing up in your gravel driveway. But their appearance might be due to a simple mistake you're making.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 32 min ago Read More
  • Person mowing the lawn

    Can Mowing Your Lawn Kill Ticks? Here's What To Know Before Trying

    Regular mowing can help reduce tick habitat, but it doesn't work the way many homeowners assume when trying to keep these pests out of the yard.

    By Kyle Schurman 52 min ago Read More
  • a gardener laying down landscape fabric

    Skip Traditional Landscape Fabric: The Versatile Alternative That's Eco-Friendly

    Need to fight weeds in your yard? Put down that landscape fabric and choose this affordable, eco-friendly, and easy-to-use solution instead.

    By Annette Hird 2 hours ago Read More
  • A person holding the removed blade from a lawn mower

    What Is The Average Lifespan Of Lawn Mower Blades?

    Lawn mower blades don't last forever. Even with regular upkeep, there will come a time when they should be replaced. You can estimate when based on the average.

    By Aleem Ahmad 3 hours ago Read More
  • Two men installing turf in a backyard

    Why Do So Many California Backyards Have Artificial Turf?

    It’s reported that Californians, more than others, use artificial turf in place of lawns. While there are lots of reasons to switch, is it the right choice?

    By Erica Puisis 17 hours ago Read More
  • A hand holding a glass of water with a brownish lawn in the background

    Here's How Long Grass Can Go Without Water

    Your lawn doesn't run on a simple countdown. The answer isn't exactly straightforward, but knowing what factors in can help keep your grass greener, longer.

    By Annette Hird 23 hours ago Read More
  • A man sprinkles grass seed on a patch of bare lawn with one hand while holding a bucket of grass seed in the other.

    How Often To Water Grass Seed So It Thrives

    If you've just sown fresh grass seed, you need to stick to strict watering schedules to ensure germination, healthy seedlings, and good root development.

    By Heather Ayer 1 day ago Read More
  • Man using a riding lawn mower

    How Much Does A Decent Riding Lawn Mower Cost?

    Riding lawn mowers can make landscaping much easier, but they can also cost a pretty penny, especially if you want a respected brand that can cover acres.

    By Kyle Schurman 1 day ago Read More
  • Fiber optic grass in the garden

    What That Sudden Color Shift In Your Fiber Optic Grass Really Means

    If your fiber optic grass suddenly turns brown, the good news is it's probably not dying. However, it might be a sign of an issue in some cases.

    By Manvi Jain 1 day ago Read More
  • Woman digging up the soil on a hillside with a pickaxe.

    Ditch Concrete: Build Your Retaining Wall With This Natural Material That's So Durable

    Concrete is neither aesthetically pleasing nor eco-friendly. With this unique type of stone, you can get the best of both worlds and enjoy it for decades.

    By Melody Ip 2 days ago Read More
  • Birds gathered around a stone bird bath in a garden

    Goodbye Traditional Bird Baths — There's An Antique-Style Find From Home Depot

    When you’re choosing a bird bath to attract birds to your yard, it’s a bonus if the bath is attractive to human eyes, too. Consider this Home Depot option.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 2 days ago Read More
  • A view of a beech tree looking up towards its canopy

    Planting Hostas Underneath Trees Is Almost Always A Good Idea — Unless It's This One

    Hostas and shade trees are a classic pair, but this specific tree creates too much shade for even hostas to survive, not to mention its competitive roots.

    By Ellen Douglas 2 days ago Read More
  • A digger sits in the half-finished driveway of a home in a residential neighborhood.

    Skip Gravel Driveways: The Durable Rustic Alternative Looks Just As Good

    Gravel is rustic and affordable for driveways, but it has downsides. Stop weeding and raking loose gravel by installing this similar yet sturdier alternative.

    By Ellen Merriss 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman's hands grabbing a pink azalea plant.

    Popular Places To Buy Plants Online, Ranked From Worst To Best

    See how some of the most popular online nurseries rank against each other when it comes to quality of plants, reputation, customer service, and selection.

    By Giselle DaMier 2 days ago Read More
  • a white house with a long driveway lined with lawn

    Not Edging: The Hardscaping Feature Gravel Driveways Need

    Keeping gravel in place takes more than choosing the right stone. One important driveway feature helps reduce movement while improving appearance and function.

    By Nancy Schaffer 2 days ago Read More
  • A person dumps soil from a wheelbarrow into the area between two retaining walls in their backyard that's still under construction.

    Neither Concrete Nor Stone: The Durable Retaining Wall Material That Lasts Longer

    There's a retaining wall option that's just as durable as stone and as affordable as concrete, but has more Old World charm than both materials combined.

    By Nancy Schaffer 3 days ago Read More
  • installing a weed barrier, which blocks sunlight to prevent plant growth

    Landscape Fabric Vs Weed Barrier: What's The Difference?

    Few landscaping tasks are more stressful than weed prevention, and there's confusion between weed barrier and landscape fabric. Try categorizing them like this.

    By Nancy Schaffer 3 days ago Read More
  • A man removing the blades from a lawn mower

    Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades With A Versatile Find From Amazon

    This simple, affordable, and manual Amazon find will allow you to easily sharpen your lawn mower's blades as well as other tools around the house.

    By Bob Beacham 3 days ago Read More
  • A Ryobi chainsaw trimming a tree

    12 Ryobi Gardening Tools That Are Under $100

    Sometimes you don't want to buy gardening tools because they're too expensive, but these from Ryobi — from leaf blowers to edge trimmers — won't break the bank.

    By Daniel Warden 3 days ago Read More
  • person mowing grass outside home

    How Many Years Do Lawn Mower Blades Typically Last?

    How long your mower's blades last depends on a number of things, like how frequently you mow your lawn or whether you typically run over rocks or sticks.

    By Megan Newton 4 days ago Read More
  • A man uses a work tool to fasten a nut on a battery-powered lawn mower outdoors.

    How To Easily Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades With A Kitchen Tool You Probably Have

    Sharpening your lawn mower blades is a necessary task to keep your grass and your mower in good condition, and this kitchen tool can get the job done.

    By Barbara Pavone 4 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of a professional gardener pouring granular lawn fertilizer into a handheld broadcast spreader

    Consumer Reports Names The Right Time To Fertilize Your Lawn

    Fertilizing requires good timing. Otherwise, you'll end up wasting your money and time. The right moment will completely depend on your grass type.

    By Aleem Ahmad 4 days ago Read More
  • Homeowner pouring asphalt sealant onto driveway

    14 Of The Biggest Wastes Of Money You Can Spend On Your Driveway

    From sealing mistakes to the plants you grow in the surrounding area, you'll save yourself a chunk of change if you avoid doing these things to your driveway.

    By Katy Willis 4 days ago Read More
  • A gardener attaching vines to a wood trellis.

    More Durable Than Wood: The Many Benefits Of Copper Plant Supports

    Upgrade your garden with copper plant supports. Discover why they’re more durable than wood, rust-resistant, and a sleek, long-lasting choice for plants.

    By Annette Hird 5 days ago Read More
  • Tall arborvitae privacy trees in front of a brown house.

    Swap High-Maintenance Privacy Plants With A Self-Seeding Flower

    Give this pretty self-seeding flower a try if you're looking for an aesthetically pleasing and low-maintenance plant to add more privacy to your garden.

    By Lisa Davis 5 days ago Read More
  • Person using a bow rake to move soil around in their garden

    Bow Rake Vs Leaf Rake: What's The Difference?

    While all rakes have the same basic parts, their designs are different, each meant for a specific task in yard work. Case in point: the bow rake and leaf rake.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 5 days ago Read More
  • Person pouring mixed concrete into a tub near gravel and dirt at a construction site

    ​​Concrete Block Vs. Poured: The Better Retaining Wall Material

    When it comes to concrete block versus poured, each has it's own pros and cons. However, the best choice for retaining walls might not be what you'd expect.

    By R. A. Fletcher 5 days ago Read More
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