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Why Your Lawn Shouldn’t Be Ignored This Season

October 21, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Your Lawn Shouldn’t Be Ignored This Season

Your lawn has been through a lot. Between harsh weather, backyard parties, and that “I’ll mow it tomorrow” attitude, your grass is probably crying out for a little love. Yet, so many homeowners treat their lawns like background scenery instead of the living, breathing ecosystem it really is. Ignoring it might not seem like a…

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8 Lawn Additions That Could Attract Burglars

July 29, 2025 by Teri Monroe Leave a Comment

Lawn additions attracting burglars

How do you protect your home from burglars? Well, what’s in your yard could be inviting crime. A well-kept lawn can boost curb appeal, but it can also catch the eye of someone with bad intentions. Certain lawn additions, while attractive or convenient, may unintentionally signal that your home is an easy or valuable target….

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Where Can Gardeners Find Free Mulch in Late Summer?

Where Can Gardeners Find Free Mulch in Late Summer?

Late summer can make a garden look a little parched around the edges, and fresh mulch can help without making the garden budget groan. Fortunately, gardeners do not always need to visit a garden center and pay for a stack of neatly bagged material. Tree crews, municipalities, neighbors, compost sites, and even the lawn mower…

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Why Are Gardeners Experimenting With In-and-Out Plants?

Why Are Gardeners Experimenting With In-and-Out Plants?

The old gardening rulebook says outdoor plants belong outside and houseplants belong inside, but plenty of gardeners now enjoy bending that rule. An “in-and-out plant” can spend part of the year outdoors soaking up natural light and fresh air, then move indoors when temperatures, frost, or harsh weather create trouble. This approach gives gardeners another…

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5 Ways to Turn an Unused Corner Into a Perennial Food Patch

5 Ways to Turn an Unused Corner Into a Perennial Food Patch

That awkward corner of the yard does not need to remain the place where forgotten pots, a hose, and one suspiciously rusty shovel go to retire. With the right perennial edibles, even a small, overlooked patch can become a dependable source of food that returns year after year with far less replanting than an annual…

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This Invasive Plant Can Cause Severe Skin Burns — Here’s How to Recognize It

This Invasive Plant Can Cause Severe Skin Burns — Here’s How to Recognize It

Giant hogweed looks like the sort of enormous, dramatic plant that belongs in a fantasy garden, but getting too close can turn a pleasant walk or weekend yard project into a medical problem. Its clear, watery sap contains compounds that can make skin extremely sensitive to ultraviolet light, leading to painful burns and blisters after…

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