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What's The Easiest Way To Remove Tree Roots?

staff@housedigest.com (Masie O'Toole) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:50:00 +0000

Removing tree roots is arduous, but it doesn't have to be too complicated - as long as the job is small enough to DIY, according to our expert.

No Need For A Lawn Mower: Shred Leaves With An Alternative From Home Depot

staff@housedigest.com (Carrie Elizabeth Bradon) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

To avoid pests and fungal growth in your yard, you must collect fallen leaves. Instead of discarding the pile, use this Home Depot tool to repurpose them.

Not Hydrangeas: The Shrub With Long-Lasting Fresh-Smelling Flowers

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Hydrangeas have grand blooms, but they're everywhere. For something different, try this shrub, which is gaining popularity in butterfly gardens in Zones 7 to 9.

Add Privacy To Your Backyard With The Help Of An Easy-Care Fragrant Shrub

staff@housedigest.com (Melody Ip) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Trying to keep prying eyes out of your backyard? Don't spend lots of money on a fence. This pretty flowering shrub with year-round interest will do the trick.

The Method You Shouldn't Use To Remove Weeds Growing Next To Trees Or Shrubs

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

We all know to avoid weed killers wherever possible, but could other seemingly less harmful removal methods be jeopardizing the health of your shrubs and trees?

The Pretty Perennial Grass To Use As A Naturally Tall Privacy Screen

staff@housedigest.com (Taylor Freitas) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Instead of spending thousands of dollars building a fence, why not grow your own privacy screen? Native grasses have ecological as well as aesthetic benefits.

Gardeners Who Love The Smell Of Peanut Butter Should Be Growing This Tree

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

You may not think a plant that smells of peanut butter is appealing, but this odd characteristic is just one of the many benefits of this small, quirky tree.

Not Forsythia: The Old-Fashioned Arching Shrub Gardeners Still Love To Grow

staff@housedigest.com (Katy Willis) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000

This blooming shrub grows up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide, bending into beautiful arches with white flowers. Here's how it can thrive in your garden.

Nope, Not Foxglove: The Old-Fashioned White Cottage Flower That Pollinators Love

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Cottage gardens prioritize flowers, so they're automatically also pollinator gardens. This whimsical rose is perfect for attracting more beneficial insects.

The Old-Fashioned Tree With Bright Yellow Foliage Arborists Still Love To Grow

staff@housedigest.com (Jennifer M. McNeill) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0000

This tree species has been around for centuries. Gardeners love it for many reasons, including its grand canopy, vibrant fall foliage, and resilient growth.

Skip Hydrangeas: The Compact Alternative For A Yard Full Of White Flowers

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

This shrub grows less than 5 feet tall and wide, making it a great option for small gardens. Plus, it's stunning even when the white flowers aren't in bloom.

Turn Yard Scraps Into DIY Mulch And Compost With A Solution From Harbor Freight

staff@housedigest.com (Bob Beacham) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000

This Harbor Freight tool offers a solution to yard scraps, such as dried leaves and twigs, by turning them into smaller sizes suitable for mulch and compost.

Not Straw Or Sawdust: The Best Type Of Mulch To Use Around Fruit Trees

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0000

Fruit trees benefit from a layer of mulch in many ways, including nutrients, moisture retention, and insulation. This type of mulch is especially nutrient-rich.

Not Lemons, Not Limes: The Exotic Fruit Tree That Can Thrive Outdoors In Cold Climates

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

If you like to garden but live in a cold climate, you know how difficult it is to grow citrus. But there is a citrus tree you may not have heard of until now.

The Beautiful, Endangered Tree That Only Grows In Florida

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

There's a vulnerable tree growing, among other places, in Torreya State Park and the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve that you could add to your yard.

Not Clematis Or Hydrangea: The Sun-Loving Vine That Looks Good On Brick Walls

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Vines on brick walls are about as classic cottagecore as it gets, and this particular variety is remarkably easy to grow and looks more unique than basic ivy.

What Is The 3-3-3 Rule For Applying Mulch Around Trees?

staff@housedigest.com (Rob Baird) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

When you're mulching your trees in spring or fall, keep this handy 3-3-3 rule in mind so you can keep your trees healthy and thriving throughout the season.

Ditch Retaining Walls And Meet The Living Solution For A Sloped Yard

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0000

Sloped yards are challenging to maintain, but retaining walls aren't your only option. Instead, plant these native shrubs to combat soil loss from rainfall.

Attract More Hummingbirds To Your Garden With This Fragrant Hanging Herb

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0000

This low-maintenance perennial shrub combines pale blue blooms that draw in hummingbirds and fragrant foliage you can use in cooking. It has a trailing habit.

Not Magnolias: The Beautiful Tree Filled With Fresh-Smelling White Flowers

staff@housedigest.com (Giselle DaMier) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

This compact tree blooms fragrant white flowers. And after they fade, it still has interest with color-changing foliage and berries that birds love.