How To Determine If Pearl's Premium Grass Seed Is Right For Your Yard
Achieving the perfect lawn is a never-ending work in progress. While Pearl's Premium Grass is touted as a low-maintenance solution, there's up-front work to do.
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Stories By Alisha Land
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Here's What'll Happen If You Install Lawn Mower Blades Upside Down
A single flipped blade can quietly wreck your lawn’s perfect look. Even seasoned mowers make this mistake and the results aren’t as harmless as they seem.
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Is Walmart's Affordable Lawn Mower Worth Buying? Here's What Reviews Say
Walmart is a go-to destination for many people, and it carries a large range of push mowers. One affordable option has a high rating, but also has drawbacks.
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Keep Your Yard Free Of Ticks With A Must-Plant Herb
Nothing kills the summer vibes quite like a tick infestation. Luckily, one helpful herb should keep these creepy-crawlies out of your yard — for good.
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A Must-Try DIY Bird Feeder That'll Make Use Of Your Empty Paint Cans
A DIY bird feeder is a great way to involve kids in attracting and caring for your yard's feathered friends. This easy project also repurposes old paint cans
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DeWalt's String Trimmer Or Edger: Which One Is The Best For Your Yard
From shaping lawn lines to taming that patch of overgrowth, DeWalt has you covered. See how their tools create that finishing touch every lawn needs.
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Add Frost-Tolerant Velvety Blooms To Your Garden With This Southern Winter Favorite
Not only is this flower able to handle the frost as cooler weather rolls in, but it's beloved for its colorful blooms. Prepare for an all-season garden.
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Side Discharge Or Mulch Mowing: How To Determine Which Is Best For Your Lawn
When looking at lawn mowers, there a couple of key discharge options. While one is familiar and traditional, the other comes with added benefits for your grass.
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The Spider-Esque Flower That'll Fill Your Fall Garden With Hummingbirds
We’re always looking for more flowers that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. This lofty, colorful plant has spidery stamens for a distinctive look.
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The Must-Plant Tree That'll Fill Your Yard With Fall Colors And Pollinators
If you are looking for a tree that brightens your yard with color and that will bring bees and butterflies for pollinating, consider this fast-growing option.
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The Vibrant Flower That'll Last All The Way Into Fall, But Could Cause Problems In Your Garden
As your garden winds down into fall, it's nice to have a few new blooms. This common flowering plant is a popular option, but you need to plant it responsibly.
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Why You Should Consider Trimming Your Trees During Fall
Many people think spring is the time to trim trees, but fall pruning comes with a myriad of benefits, especially for certain types of trees.
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The Rustic Garden Feature That May Be Attracting Ticks
There are so many ways to beautify a garden, but not every garden feature is a good idea. There's one in particular that may be attracting ticks to your yard.
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Why Burning Pulled Weeds In Your Fire Pit Is A Bad Idea
Tossing pulled weeds into your fire pit seems like perfect disposal, but this common practice can backfire in dangerous and costly ways. Learn the risks here.
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What To Know Before Hiring A Professional Lawn Care Company
If you're looking to hire a professional business to handle your lawn care and yardwork, there are a few things to look for. Here's what you should know.
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How To Safely Jump-Start A Lawn Mower Battery With Your Car (But Should You?)
A lawn mower battery can be a finicky thing. Before you try to jump-start it with your car's battery to get back to mowing, consider these safety guidelines.
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If Your Plants Are Struggling, Your Vinyl Fence May Be The Culprit
Fencing material has a bigger impact on your garden's health than you'd think, and your vinyl fence could be the reason your plants are suffering.
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What To Consider Before Using Aluminum Fencing
If you admire the appearance of aluminum fencing so much that you've started to consider installing your own fence, examine these positives and negatives first.
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A Beautiful Bloom That'll Keep Hummingbirds Coming Back To Your Yard
There are so many ways to lure hummingbirds to your yard, but there's a perennial flower that adds beauty and color to your garden at the same time.
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The Must-Plant Perennial That'll Keep Hummingbirds Happy Well Into Fall
While some species of hummingbirds migrate when summer fades away, others stick around all season. Keep them happy with this bright red bloom from New Mexico.
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Reuse Your Old Headboard For A Stylish And Unique DIY Garden Trellis
A trellis can be expensive, but repurposing your old metal headboard into a DIY garden structure for vining plants is priceless. Don't miss out on this project.
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DIY A Unique Birdhouse With The Help Of A Repurposed Boot
Have an old pair of boots you just don't seem to wear anymore? Give them a new life as a darling, rustic birdhouse for your feathered friends with this DIY.
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How To Determine The Best Oil To Use For Your Lawn Mower
Each gas-powered lawn mower has different oil needs depending on the model. To use the best possible type of motor oil, you'll need to know a few things.
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Maintain A Comfortable Temperature Inside Your RV With A Must-Try Hack
Having AC and a heater in your RV is one thing, but maintaining the temperature is another. The roof vent may be one of the main problems — this hack fixes it.
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Lure More Butterflies To Your Garden With The Help Of An Overripe Fruit
It's a joy to see butterflies in your garden, especially since they help pollinate flowers. Attract more of these friendly winged insects with some ripe fruit.
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The Must-Plant Flower If You Want Hummingbirds In Your Shady Garden
Even if you have a shady yard, you can still attract hummingbirds to your garden with the help of this pretty shade-friendly flower. Here's how to grow it.
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The Flower Trend That'll Add Visual Interest And Color To Your Yard
What if you could have an extraordinary yard full of striking color thanks to one interesting flower trend? It might be an easier gardening goal than you think.
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