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6 Mistakes Homeowners Make

in Annuals, Drip Irrigation, Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

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How To Plant In Red Clay Soil

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

So many people in the South have red clay soil. When it’s wet, clay soil can be sticky, heavy, and difficult...

Low Growing Shrubs for Almost Any Area!

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

Keeping with the theme of low-growing shrubs, here are some great options for the landscape. We’ve divided them into two...

Grass Got the Summertime Blues?

in Fertilizing, Fun Ideas and Articles, Grass, Pest & Disease Solutions

You’ve been watering your grass all summer long, but your lawn may still be looking a little faded or yellow...

The Best Small Trees for Your Yard

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

Chaste Tree [vc_single_image image="22512" img_size="medium" alignment="center" qode_css_animation=""] One of our favorite trees! Who wouldn’t want a tree covered in beautiful blue-purple flowers...

Top 5 Shrubs to Use for Screening Purposes

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

1. Elaeagnus Terrible name, great plant! Elaeagnus is a tough evergreen shrub with silvery-green foliage that provides beautiful contrast in the...

Mighty Mint

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Veggies & Herbs

Mint is one of my favorite herbs—but I definitely prefer growing it in containers or raised beds! Mint is a...

Building Curb Appeal

in Annuals, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Weeds

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The World’s Largest Herb: Banana Trees!

in Planting, Tropicals

Banana plants are one of the first things that come to mind when dreaming of the tropics—but did you know...

How to Install a Disappearing Fountain (It’s Easier Than You Think!)

in Fountains, Fun Ideas and Articles

Disappearing fountains offer relaxing sounds, a beautiful focal point, and a unique feature for almost any landscape. While they may...