Every homeowner loves a lush, green lawn, and the easiest way to get one is to lay sod. In a day’s work, you can go from a shabby lawn—or no lawn at all—to beautiful grass....


Every homeowner loves a lush, green lawn, and the easiest way to get one is to lay sod. In a day’s work, you can go from a shabby lawn—or no lawn at all—to beautiful grass....

Some plants look beautiful in the garden center but can turn into a homeowner’s nightmare; soon, these invasive plants may spread aggressively, crowding out other flowers and shrubs, damaging structures, and creating long-term maintenance headaches....

Every homeowner wants a beautiful lawn, but sometimes your grass needs a little cosmetic attention; that’s where grass painting can help. Pests, disease, or drought may cause unsightly patches in your landscape. Consider how grass...

They’re creepy and crawly, but are worms harmful to your landscape? There’s a general rule of thumb to help you tell the good worms from the bad. Slimy worms? Yes. Destructive? Maybe. There are two...

Designing a home landscape yourself may seem overwhelming. How do you even know where to start? But working step by step, you can handle the job. Here’s how to develop and implement a charming DIY...

Heavy rainfall runoff can be detrimental to your home, your landscape, and the environment. A creative solution to that gully washer is to channel the water into a colorful rain garden. Here’s how to do...

All gardens are beautiful, but a meadow garden provides additional benefits. These gardens help support wildlife and are easier to maintain than lawns or other gardens. Here’s what you need to know about converting all...

Want to beautify your garden and save time and money on maintenance while giving Mother Nature a hand? Add native plants to your yard, a relatively simple task that pays off big. Here’s a primer...

If grass clippings have accumulated on your lawn, you should periodically clear the resulting thatch so that water and nutrients can penetrate the soil. Known as scarifying, this process of raking up thatch is essential...

Nothing beats a hot summer day at the pool for beauty and relaxation. And it’s not just the refreshing water that makes a pool picturesque. Landscaping around a pool can enhance its crystalline beauty and...