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11 Rules for the Best Lawn in Your Neighborhood

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

It happens in neighborhoods all over the country, and perhaps in yours. With the first tiny sign that spring is around the corner, people get busy cleaning up their lawnmower blades, shopping for weed and feed, and chomping at the bit to win the “best lawn” award for their community. If having a lush and healthy lawn is important to you – and perhaps winning the best lawn award is something you aspire to do – the following rules for a great lawn might just propel you to the top of the class.

Dangerous Toxins Found in Popular Dog Food Brands

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Multiple popular dog food brands have recently been recalled after a random test has revealed a dangerous toxin. Aflatoxins are a group of toxins produced by certain fungi found on agricultural crops, including corn, peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts. While consuming a small amount of these toxins will not usually harm a human or pet, there are regulations in place that limit how much of this toxin can be present in dog and human food.

How to Save Your Lawn From the Hot Summer Sun

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

While the peppers and tomatoes in your veggie garden may appreciate the summer heat, your lawn does not necessarily feel the same way. Extreme heat may leave your grass looking worn and sad. To get through those hot stretches, it is important to baby your lawn a little bit. Here are some simple tips that you can follow to keep your grass looking awesome, even in the dead of summer.

3 Annual Flower Window Box Ideas For a Beautiful View and Tips For Success

5 min read | Author - Katherine Marko

Whether you live in the city, suburbia, or the country, window boxes add beauty, texture, color, charm, and even drama to your view. Adding window boxes brings flowers and foliage to eye level, which offers a different perspective than having them in your garden. From inside your home, plants create a lush view to the outdoors that can brighten your day no matter how gloomy the weather. And from the outside, plants and window boxes provide curb appeal that becomes part of the architecture. Here are three ideas for a beautiful view.

The 9 Biggest Lawn Care Mistakes You Can Make

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Do you walk around your neighborhood and stare longingly at the lush green lawns of those around you? Perhaps, you have just purchased a home and want to go to work on your lawn to make it healthy and beautiful. Before you get started, it is useful to learn what not to do with your lawn. Making any of the lawn care mistakes below can be a huge setback to the beautiful grass you long for.

7 Spring Garden Ideas For Refreshment and Beauty

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Depending on where you live in the country, you may be dreaming of spring soon to come. What a magical time of the year to plan and execute beautiful gardens. When I step into spring, new growth is appearing, buds are blooming, and it really warms my heart. This spring, why not focus on enjoying the entire process of breathing new life into your gardens? Here are some suggestions to really showcase your property this spring.

Awesome Alternatives to Conventional Lawns

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

There is nothing quite like the perfect picture lush green lawn, right? Unfortunately, no matter how lovely lawns are, they are not particularly eco-friendly. The good news is, there are many super cool, attractive alternatives that are totally earth-friendly.

Want the Best Grass on the Block? Do These Things

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Any suburban dweller with a plot of grass in front of their home knows the status that comes with having a green, lush, weed-free lawn. Though it may seem like having a great lawn is a luxury for those with endless free time to spend on their precious grass, it is not as far out of reach as you may think. Follow these simple tricks and soon you’ll be basking in the glow of your “best lawn of the month” award…without spending four hours per day on yard work.

11 Foliage Only Plants that Add Spectacular Interest to Any Garden

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Flowers, with their spectacular blooms and eye-catching colors, often take the leading role in the flower bed with many people entranced by their intricate designs. However, foliage plants are often equally, if not more beautiful than their floral cousins. Here are 11 foliage-only plants that round out your garden, serve as stunning filler, and stand on their own as exquisite attractions.

11 Rules for the Best Lawn in Your Neighborhood

Dangerous Toxins Found in Popular Dog Food Brands

How to Save Your Lawn From the Hot Summer Sun

3 Annual Flower Window Box Ideas For a Beautiful View and Tips For Success

The 9 Biggest Lawn Care Mistakes You Can Make

7 Spring Garden Ideas For Refreshment and Beauty

Awesome Alternatives to Conventional Lawns

Want the Best Grass on the Block? Do These Things

11 Foliage Only Plants that Add Spectacular Interest to Any Garden

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