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Ground cover plants creep and spread attractively; they can act as a colorful statement or soften the appearance of a lawn-free yard. They grow no more than 3 feet above the ground and are easy to ...
Key Takeaways Keep yards tidy—overgrowth, dead plants, and weedy driveways are neighborhood no-nos.Skip plastic plants and rubber mulch—they age poorly and can be unsightly or even harmful.Hide ...
Native landscaping requires minimal maintenance, benefits the environment and, with a bit of acceptance, can be a thing of ...
Artificial grass has come a long way since your granddad’s Astroturf. Today’s synthetics, made of nylon or polymer, have ...
Next, slip on a pair of safety glasses. All string trimmers kick up debris, and every now and then a wad of grass or broken ...
Ground covers, perennials, shrubs or even a slender tree would be easier to care for and could add color, texture and ...
Weeds are just part of having a yard. They’re part of having a garden. Heck, they’re part of having a sidewalk, driveway, or parking lot.
Many common lawn weeds have evolved to excel in areas of limited nutrient resources. Providing plenty of nitrogen and other essential nutrients flips the table on the weeds in favor of the grass.
There are many different types of weeds that can spoil a lush, green lawn: crabgrass, dandelions, white clover, quack grass, wood sorrel, bindweed, broad-leaf plantain, cinquefoil and creeping ...
Weeds from a neighbor's yard can spread to your property through mechanisms like seed dispersal and underground rhizomes, making containment challenging. Installing physical barriers such as ...
Many common lawn weeds have evolved to excel in areas of limited nutrient resources. Providing plenty of nitrogen and other essential nutrients flips the table on the weeds in favor of the grass.
Turfgrasses are emerging from their winter dormancy, turning green and growing once again — and so are warm-season weeds. As you get back into the habit of lawn maintenance this spring, think ...