Why Fall Is The Best Time To Dethatch The Cool-Season Grass Lawn
Some thatch is beneficial to your grass, but too much can harm its growth. Here's why you should consider dethatching your cool season grass in the fall.
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What Happens If The Leaves From Your Yard End Up In The Street
Managing fallen leaves in shared communities can be a challenge. Yet it's essential to tame autumn leaves to prevent hazards and environmental issues.
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Is Removing A Tree Stump The Right Choice For You? Here Are The Alternatives
Professional tree stump removal costs hundreds of dollars. Alternative stump removal options often save money but have other cons, including left-behind roots.
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Say Goodbye To The Eyesore Of Outdoor Trash Cans With One Sleek DIY Solution
Keep outdoor trash cans out of sight with this DIY. Here's what you'll need and the steps to take to do it. And it's easy to customize for your style.
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Transform An Old Headboard Into A Stunning Patio Piece With One Clever DIY
Headboards are well-crafted pieces of furniture that do well outdoors. You just need a bit more wood and basic carpentry skills to turn one into a patio bench.
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How To Clear Away Leaves Without A Leaf Blower
If you're tired of the noise, smell, and hard work involved in hauling around a leaf blower, switch it out for a manual or low-noise leaf-clearing alternative.
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13 Stunning Fall-Blooming Flowers That'll Thrive In Shady Areas Of Your Garden
Don't let the end of summer (and fewer sunlight hours) bring an end to the blooms in your garden. Choose plants that bloom well into fall, even in the shade.
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Don't Toss Old Tires. Use Them To Diy A Retaining Wall
Creating a retaining wall with old tires is a great way to save them from going to waste, and it will be much more cost-effective than building with stone.
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The 14 Messiest Trees You Never Want To Plant In Your Yard
Whether they drop a bushel of berries or are prone to snapping stems, these trees are best avoided if you want a yard that's easy to maintain.
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10 Genius Ways To Reuse Laundry Detergent Caps In Your Home And Garden
Recycling (or trashing) the laundry detergent cap along with the bottle? Instead, save it and create items to better organize your home or decorate your yard.
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25 Plants That Can Help With Garden Soil, Weeds, And Pests
You can make your garden work harder for you by carefully choosing plants that can simultaneously suppress weeds, deter pests, and improve the quality of soil.
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No, That's Not A Worm In Your Home - It's A Blind Snake. Here's What To Do
There's nothing worse than seeing a snake slithering inside your home, but if it's a blind snake, don't worry. They are harmless and easy to get rid of.
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Leaf Blower Vs Lawn Sweeper: Which Tool Is Best For Cleaning Up Leaves
Pumpkin spice is back, but so are those pesky leaves on your lawn. Your choice between a leaf blower and leaf sweeper may depend on efficiency, noise, and more.
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17 Succulents That Thrive In Outdoor Environments, And How To Care For Them
We often think of succulents as quirky houseplants, but in the right conditions, these beautiful plants can thrive outdoors -- even in cooler climates.
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The Best Landscaping Projects To Boost Home Value
The exterior of your home is the first impression buyers get of the property. Spruce it up with these projects that promise a solid return on investment.
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The Budget-Friendly Fence Alternative Using Items Already In Your Yard
If you want a fence around your yard but don't want to spend thousands of dollars, learn about this eco-friendly option. The best part is that it's free!
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21 Underrated Perennials That'll Effortlessly Transform Patchy Garden Areas
Of course you want a full, lush lawn and landscape, but some spots are harder to fill than others. Consider one (or some!) of these perennials to fill the gaps.
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Why You Should Never Let The Raked Leaves In Your Lawn Pile Up
It is best to bag and compost your raked leaves. Letting the fallen foliage pile up on your lawn can leave you with less than green grass come springtime.
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10 Weekly Habits For A Pristine Landscape
Keeping up with all of your outdoor maintenance at once can be a struggle. Break it up throughout the days by performing these tasks once a week.
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How Late Can You Dethatch Your Lawn?
Dethatch your lawn at the wrong time and you'll harm your grass, making a bad problem worse. But how late can you dethatch before it's a problem?
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16 Overlooked Lawn Mower Maintenance Tasks That Everyone Forgets
Overlooking these easy-to-forget mower maintenance tasks can lead to turfgrass damage, uneven cuts, breakdowns, and a lower life expectancy on your machine.
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The Unexpected Bird That Could Be Wreaking Total Havoc On Your Lawn
Your lawn is full of holes, scratch marks, and large bird-like footprints. What kind of large avian pest are you dealing with? Or is it even a bird at all?
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Turn Broken Terracotta Planters Into A DIY Mulch That Helps Repel Slugs
Desperate to tackle that slug problem in your garden but don't want to use pesticides? A scattering of broken terracotta pots can protect your precious plants.
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The Best Method For Preparing Your John Deere Mower For The Winter Season
Before you store your John Deere mower for the winter, make sure you've checked this list of maintenance tasks that will prep you for the spring.
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Don't Throw Out Thin Foam Packing Sheets, They're A Hidden Gem In Your Yard
Your Amazon boxes come filled with thin foam packing sheets. Wondering what to do with them all? Keep them from the trash by reusing them in your garden.
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16 Best Garden Tools At The Home Depot, According To Reviews
Home Depot has a ton of well-reviewed yard care tools. From motorized options to hand implements, here are the top garden equipment options to consider buying.
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The Cold-Resistant Golden Grass To Grow In Fall That Helps Break Up Compact Soil
Compacted soil can lead to a number of problems for your plants. Plant this cover crop in fall, and you'll have the problem solved by spring.
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