If you’re looking for an eye-catching species to use as a border, lawn alternative, or specimen plant, mondo grass is an excellent candidate. Also known as monkey grass or lilyturf, this plant’s lush profusion of grass-like leaves, as well as its graceful flowers and colorful berries make it popular for a variety of uses. Easy […]
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The Homeowner’s Guide to Tree Stump Removal
Some tree stumps might work fine as planters, but others only get in the way, look unsightly, and attract ants, termites, and other pests. If you have a stump in the latter category, there are a few ways you can get rid of if. Which tree stump removal method is right for you depends on […]
The Homeowner’s Guide to Lawn Painting
A lush, green lawn creates an inviting atmosphere around your home, but in drought-prone areas, maintaining that idyllic green turf naturally is next to impossible. Lawn painting arose as a way to enjoy the best of both worlds: an evenly green lawn without the high water bills. Better yet, it’s a simple, affordable process you […]
The Homeowner’s Guide to Tree Trimming
Just like watering and fertilizing, pruning your trees is a necessary part of landscaping that keeps your trees healthy and protects your property from falling branches. Correct tree trimming takes more than just chopping a few branches here and there, though. To keep the tree in good condition, you need to know when, what, and […]
The Homeowner’s Guide to Tree Removal
Trees are always welcome in a home landscape, but when a tree becomes diseased or severely damaged, sometimes removal is the only option. Due to the high risk of injury and property damage, tree removal is not a job to take lightly. While you can safely remove small trees yourself, for large ones, it’s best […]
How to Level a Bumpy and Uneven Lawn
Even when it’s lush and green, an uneven lawn makes sunbathing and games less enjoyable and makes mowing hard work that leaves ugly bald patches. Drainage problems are also more likely, putting your lawn at risk for disease and your foundation at risk for damage. Nearly every lawn develops lumps and bumps eventually, but regardless […]