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.

When winter comes, the grass turns brown, dull and uninviting. Planting winter grass takes a little work, but is worth it, as it will leave your lawn looking green. The best time to plant winter...

Yucca is a hardy perennial plant native to dry climates in the southern United States but grown as an ornamental plant throughout the country. Also known as Adam's Needle, an established yucca...

Clay soils are difficult to cultivate in their natural state, as clay consists of small particles that bond when wet. Clay soil has the potential of being one of the most fertile soils, but it...

Angel Wing begonia (Corallina de lucerna) is primarily grown for its elegant foliage. Unlike many begonias, this particular variety needs plenty of bright but indirect light to thrive. The key to...

Wooly croton is an invasive annual weed native to the warmer climates of North America. The plant grows from one to three feet in height and will overpower more productive rangeland grasses if...

Poison ivy releases urushiol oil, causing a severe rash to most everyone who touches or brushes up against it. For this reason, most people do not want it anywhere near their home or garden. ...

Poison oak is infamous for the unpleasant itchy rash that can develop on the skin of those unfortunate enough to come in contact with the plant. It grows as a shrub in sunny wooded regions and as...

The symptoms that arise from exposure to poison ivy can range from unpleasant to almost unbearable. Even if you do not come into contact with the plant, if your clothing or a pet does and you...

Learn how to adjust the plant depth when planting ornamental grasses, in this free video.

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

Learn how to dig a hole to plant ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video.

Bamboo is an exotic and mystifying plant. It resembles wood, but is hollow and light in weight. It can be a beautiful and exotic addition to your garden, but if not properly maintained, it will...

You drive by someone's house and admire the roses, trees, or other foliage. You want to know how to make your yard look like this but you don't have a fortune to spend. Hiring a gardener is also...

Have a bare area? Have a hill you really do not want to mow? Just plain tired of grass? Then groundcovers are for you!