How to Care for a New Lawn

New grass care is relatively simple. A new lawn needs just the right amount of water and plenty of rest. It’s a good idea to plan for your watering needs before the lawn is even planted. After all, over- and under-watering are the 2 most common reasons that a new lawn fails to thrive. Between Read more…

What Type of Soil Do I Have?

Soil is the foundation for your entire lawn. Your flowers, plants, grasses and more all rely on resting in the right mix. Knowing what type of soil you have — as well as common soil types and their characteristics — will help any amateur gardener or landscaper get the gorgeous yields they’re looking for. Wondering Read more…

The Best Time to Plant Grass Seed

If you’re looking to plant a new lawn, it’s important to consider the best time of year to do it. After all, planting grass seed involves a lot of time, effort, and money, so it’s a good idea to strategize before making your investment. With just a few careful considerations, you can find the perfect Read more…

Five Ways To Finish Your Outdoor Projects Like A Pro

(ARA) – What do those guys on the landscaping shows have that you don’t have? (Besides their own TV show, that is.) They have all the right tools to make their job easier, whether they’re building a deck, clearing brush to make way for a new patio or digging a hole for a backyard pond. Fortunately, Read more…

Best Practices for Firescaping and Fire Resistant Landscaping

The threat of fire to your home is one of the most anxiety-inducing situations you can be in. In recent years, wildfires have decimated thousands of homes throughout the country and the threat continues to rise. Firescaping — a term for landscape design that is created with fire resistance in mind. A few relatively simple Read more…

How to Mulch: Everything You Need to Know

Mulch is one of the most useful and time-saving materials you can introduce to your garden, yard, landscaping, or flower beds. But you might be asking yourself: what is mulch even used for and do I need it? What Does Mulch Do? Mulch is used for suppressing weeds, retaining soil moisture, preventing erosion, and protecting Read more…

Choosing the Right Outdoor Lighting

Features of a quality fixture From plant placement to layout, there are so many aspects to think about when planning an outdoor space. So, when it comes to outdoor lighting, do the fixtures make a difference in the end result? The short answer is, “Yes!” Whether creating an extravagant design to level up a home’s Read more…

Create a Garden to Attract Beneficial Insects

To encourage high beneficial insect populations design your garden to incorporate a variety of flowering plants rich in nectar and pollen.  Choose cultivars with easily accessible pollen found in plants with a single layer of petals or a tubular flower form.  Common herbs, wildflowers, and scented plants are all attractive to beneficial insects.  Do not Read more…

Purchasing Grass Seed

There are two ways to purchase grass seed. One method is to visit the garden section of a retail store and pick out a package labeled with the intended use, such as “Shade Mix.” Alternatively, you can buy the latest cultivars and make up your own mix. Either way, you will still need to know Read more…

Native Grasses

Native Grasses are survivors having evolved and adapted

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