Having the right lawn care equipment & tools is a vital component of properly caring and keeping up with your lawn. A healthy, lush, and beautiful lawn takes regular maintenance, but the proper tools can make that job much more manageable and save time in the process. Check out our lawn care equipment & tools guide for a robust list of all that you need to make caring for your lawn a breeze. Lawn Mower The most well-known and vital piece of lawn care equipment for homeowners is a lawnmower. Keeping your yard looking neat and tidy is easy with a lawnmower. There is nothing quite like ..read more

If beginning a new landscape has you stumped, you aren’t alone. It can be challenging to know where to start, whether you are dealing with a blank slate or looking to change things up a bit in the yard. Check out our beginner’s guide to landscaping, where we will highlight some key planning elements and points to ponder when creating your front and backyard oasis. Planning A Landscape One of the essential parts of the landscaping process is planning. If you don’t already have one, allocate a notebook as a landscaping or garden journal. As you see things that inspire you, have ideas, and lea ..read more

Hardy, shade-loving plants and flowers can deliver magnificent blooms and eye-catching foliage to even the shadiest of spots in the garden. If you have a lot of tall trees in your yard or have a side of the house that receives very little sunlight, there is no need to give up on the idea of having a beautiful garden. Low light plants are more plentiful than you might think. They may not require much sunlight, but they sure reward gardeners who take a chance on adding them to their landscape. Check out our robust list of low light plants that are proven to bring vibrancy to your garden beds ..read more

Consider turning your kitchen garden into a potager garden. A potager garden is planted for diversity and beauty that remains in the garden all year long. First, what is a potager garden? A potager garden is a French kitchen garden that is a vegetable garden that doubles as both ornamental and yield-producing and keeps giving for all seasons. So, how do you make a potager garden? When designing a potager garden, there are some elements to consider, such as focal points, lines, pathways, texture, color, and rhythm. All of these considerations come together and provide beneficial opportunities ..read more

Water is a precious natural resource, and indeed, the source of all life. And even if you live in an area of plentiful rainfall so that “water conservation” isn’t a part of your daily conversation, I think we can all agree that water isn’t something to be wasted. I live in an area of the United States that experiences regular drought conditions broken up by torrential rain events, making water restrictions and guidelines a permanent part of our lifestyle. Wherever you live and garden, there are easy steps you can take to create a water-wise garden right in your own backyard. Use native and ..read more

If you have been researching starting a garden or improving your garden, you have probably seen the word “topsoil.” Topsoil found naturally in the native soil in your garden is different than the topsoil you find at your local nursery or home center. We will review the difference and when to use the kind found at your garden center. But first, let’s understand what is soil? What is Soil? Many call it dirt, we like to call it soil. There are several different types of soil found at your local nursery or home center garden center. Let’s review the most common types. Potting Soil First let’s ..read more

Fastest and Best Ways to Plant Grass If you’ve been dreaming of a lush, green lawn, you can make that dream a reality with a little hard work and the right method. Sometimes, it feels like it takes forever for grass to grow. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are tips and tricks that you can use to grow a full lawn or fill in the bare spots to make your yard look like new. Here are 5 tips on the fastest and best ways to plant grass for your lawn. Tip #1: Select the correct grass variety. Every type of grass grows differently, looks and feels a little different, and needs different c ..read more

When looking for a way to refresh your yard, planting grass seed and growing a lawn is one of the easiest tasks. It can be a quick and easy solution that has a big impact on the way your house looks. Here is the best way to plant grass seed, in 5 easy steps. Planting Grass Seed: 5 Easy Steps 1. Know When to Plant Grass Seed It’s important to know exactly when to plant grass seed, so that it will grow in well. The first thing you need to know is what type of grass you have: cool-season or warm-season. If you have a cool-season grass, you will want to plant in the spring or fall, because it ..read more

Mulch is one of the most beneficial additions that you can incorporate into your flower beds. Adding mulch to your garden builds healthier plants by providing weed control, prevention of soil erosion, moisture and nutrient retention, and overall enhancement of your garden. This simple component can also save you endless hours of maintenance in your garden affording you less time watering, weeding, and even battling pests. This protective barrier can be composed of organic wood fines or bark mulch/ wood chip variety or an array of decorative rock varieties, but how do you choose between the t ..read more

What Factors do I Need to Consider when Planting or Repairing my Lawn? When contemplating your lawn, there is a lot to consider but to keep it simple we will break it down into 4 main categories: Utility Maintenance Treatment Design First, ask yourself, “What is my lawn used for?” The answer to this question will help direct you toward the sort of lawn that best suits your needs. Is your lawn mainly decorative, or will it be a high-traffic area for people and animals? Next, what are the environmental factors? Factors like extreme temperatures, too much or too little rain, an ..read more