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I recently saw a friend empty out a remaining pot of coffee into a potted plant in their living room. While it seemed like a slightly strange thing to do,…

You can think of painting your grass as a sort of Botox for your lawn: while it can be a great solution for those looking to enhance their yard’s beauty,…

If you clicked on this, it’s likely that you’re in search of a silver bullet ice-melting formula that’s effective, cheap, and eco-friendly. The truth is, there are heaps of de-icing…

Lawnmower facts are objectively useful. They make solid conversation starters at family holiday gatherings and make great fodder at cocktail parties. Instead of talking about how the political state of…

If you live somewhere in the upper regions of the US—New England, the northern Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Northern California, etc.—and have a lawn, it’s almost certain it’s of the cool…

You may have heard you can tell how old a tree is by counting the rings. While on the surface this may appear like nothing more than a nifty little…

We’ve all heard the “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” song popularized by Nat King Cole, but have you ever roasted your own? Whether you have or haven’t, here are…

It’s almost time to dust off the ol’ snow blower. While your attention may rightly switch from grass to snow as it starts to get cold, it’s important not to…

Before we talk about the joyful (joyless? Who’s to say, really?) task of putting up your holiday yard decorations and the implications it can have on your lawn, let’s do…

There is no better way to inaugurate the holiday season than by cutting your own Christmas tree.   Not only is it sure to be an adventure, it’s also significantly more…