Yard Maintenance

Erosion steals a homeowners' yard, as well as part of the home's value. By implementing erosion control steps at your home, you can keep the yard you have, beautify it, and raise your home's value.

Black mulch continues to rise in popularity over other colors, giving flowerbeds a professionally landscaped look. Comprised of fir bark, it is partially decomposed and colored, bearing the...

If you have house trained your puppy, chances are he is using your lawn for his bathroom area. Unfortunately, dog urine burns the lawn with an over-concentration of nitrogen. Over fertilization of...

Creeping Charlie is a fast-growing weed that sports beautiful purple flowers. In the past. many people allowed this weed to grow unchecked in their yards because it was so pleasant to the eye....

You can create loads of rich mulch from your excess leaves and yard debris with a homemade leaf mulcher. Modify a couple items you may already have in your garage into a mulch production center to...

If you are in the habit of purchasing bags of new mulch every time your landscape begins to fade, you may want to consider investing in mulch dye to brighten it up. Mulch dyes are easy to apply...

To buy mulch in bulk or in the bags, that is the question? Besides the fact that buying mulch in bulk is cheaper, you also eliminate carrying those bulky bags to and from your car. Here is how...

Rubber mulch recycles a very difficult to recycle product: tires. Just as importantly, it helps every gardener go green by saving trees destroyed by mulch. Rubber mulch costs more up front, but...

During the winter your outdoor play areas and swingsets can take a beating. A few simple steps can prepare them for a Spring and Summer full of fun!

Learn how to mulch ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video.

After you've installed a low water xeriscape landscape, you must reduce your plants' dependence on water by following appropriate cultural practices. Ideally, your xeriscape should survive on the...

When spring perennial flowers are in full bloom and summer is around the corner, it's the perfect time to plant annual flowers. With the planting of flowers, it is important to mulch your flower...

If you have landscaping in your yard there's normally a layer of landscape fabric underneath the mulch or other bedding material. This fabric aids in keeping moisture in the ground and prevents...

"What do we do now" may be the question you find yourself asking after having a new landscape installed. The idea of maintaining the beauty of your new yard may be overwhelming if you...