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Four ways to remove your lawn and start a xeriscape

Save water in West Texas with four methods: manual removal, solarization, sheet mulching and herbicide to replace lawn with ...
Before turning the mower on its side, take out the spark plug, so there’s no chance of the blade suddenly spinning to life. A ...
Fallen seeds and seed pods can be a major nuisance, but proper identification can make it easier to learn how (and if) you ...
Fall is typically known as harvest season, but you can plant plenty of fruit trees in your backyard during this season. Here's which ones will flourish.
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Compacted soil is one of the trickiest problems gardeners can face. At first it just looks like a firm patch of ground. But beneath that ...
Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the first frost in the fall will offer plants additional winter protection.
As you're prepping your garden for its winter slumber (or even introducing new plants for a winter vegetable garden), you ...
Head out into the forest and you'll find every plant surrounded by nature's mulch — fallen leaves and decomposing vegetation. The soil beneath the litter is usually moist and nutrient-rich. We can ...
Even though the mushrooms in your mulch are most likely harmless, you may not want them there. Removing them involves ...
Prepare your garden for winter! Learn how a layer of mulch after the first frost insulates plants, protects soil, and ...
Discover U.S. trail running routes where crunchy leaf mulch cushions every step and elevates the fall running experience.