Gardens are places of experimentation. It can take many years of trial and error to figure out the plants that not only grow best in your climate and soil but…
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While we may often think of lawns as just being a patch of grass, the truth is lawns have the ability to hold historical, cultural, and symbolic significance. From grand…
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At one point or another, every homeowner has considered what it would be like to never mow their grass again. While the thought can initially appear quite liberating, the reality…
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When we talk about snakes in the garden, we’re most often talking about the coveted garter snake. Garter snakes—commonly called “gardener snakes” for reasons that will soon become clear—stand out…
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While it would be satisfying if this question yielded a quick and punchy answer, the reality is that it’s a bit hard to pinpoint, mainly because there are over 12,000…
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As with virtually every aspect of home improvement, prevention is better than cure, and this most certainly holds true when considering our old friend, the mole. While putting preventative practices…
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A quick stroll down the fertilizer aisle at any hardware store is likely to lead to some confusion: synthetic or organic? Liquid or granular? 20-20-20, 5-10-10, 10-5-5, or 5-8-7? If…
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There’s always that one neighbor who has those perfect stripes on their lawn. You may drive by this yard and curse the homeowner for their ability to attain such grass-striped…
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Maintaining a healthy pH level is essential for the growth and survival of plants. Understanding what pH is, how it affects the health of your soil, and how to adjust…
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Before we get into how to sharpen your lawn mower blade, it’s first important to understand when you need to sharpen your blade. As a rule of thumb, blades should…