Landscaping

Landscaping is the art and craft of transforming an outdoor space into a beautiful and functional environment. It involves modifying the visible features of an area of land, such as plants, structures, water features, paths, lighting and more. On this page, you will find a variety of landscaping ideas and tips to inspire you for your own project, whether you want to create a cozy cottage garden, a modern drought-tolerant landscape, a tropical oasis or anything in between. You will also learn how to choose the right plants for your climate and soil, how to design your landscape with hardscaping elements, how to maintain your landscape and how to enjoy the benefits of landscaping for your home and well-being. Join us as we explore the creativity and beauty of landscaping!

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How to Do Spring Cleaning for Your Lawn and Landscaping?
1. Remove Debris and Litter 2. Prune Dead and Damaged Branches 3. Prepare Flower Beds and Planting Areas 4. Plant New Plants or Seeds 5. Control Pests and Weeds 6. Mow and Edge Your Lawn Summary Spring is a wonderful time to enjoy the fresh air and the blooming flowers in your yard. But before you can relax and admire your garden, you need to do some spring cleaning for your lawn and landscaping. Spring cleaning is not only good for the appearance of your yard, but also for its health and...
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How to Prune Crepe Myrtles: A Guide for Beautiful Blooms
Why Prune Crepe Myrtles? When to Prune Crepe Myrtles? How to Prune Crepe Myrtles? How Not to Prune Crepe Myrtles? Conclusion Crepe myrtles are one of the most popular flowering trees in the South, but they can also grow well in other regions with mild winters and hot summers. They come in a range of colors, from white to pink to purple and red, and they can bloom for weeks or even months in summer. However, to keep your crepe myrtles healthy, beautiful and blooming, you need to know how to...
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How to Fix Bare Spots in Your Lawn?
How to Reseed Bare Spots in Your Lawn How to Patch Bare Spots in Your Lawn with Sod Tips for Maintaining Your Lawn Repairs Bare spots in your lawn can ruin the appearance and health of your grass. They can be caused by various factors, such as heavy foot traffic, drought, disease, chemical burn, insect infestation or weed invasion. Fortunately, you can fix these patches quickly and easily with some simple steps. Before you start repairing the bare spots, you need to identify and address...
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How to Create a Beautiful Rain Garden with Native Plants?
Benefits of Rain Gardens How to Build a Rain Garden A rain garden is a landscaped area that collects and filters stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and other hard surfaces. Rain gardens help reduce flooding, erosion, and pollution by allowing water to soak into the ground instead of flowing into storm drains or nearby waterways. Rain gardens also provide habitat for birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects, and enhance the beauty of your yard. Rain gardens are not ponds...
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How to Aerate Your Lawn for a Healthy and Beautiful Grass?
Why You Should Aerate Your Lawn When You Should Aerate Your Lawn How You Should Aerate Your Lawn What You Should Do After Aerating Your Lawn Aerating your lawn is one of the best ways to improve its health and appearance. Aeration involves making small holes in the soil to allow air, water and nutrients to reach the roots of your grass. This helps prevent soil compaction, thatch build-up, weed growth and disease problems. Aeration also improves drainage, reduces runoff and enhances root development. In...
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How to Use Mulch Safely Around Your House Foundation?
Keep a Mulch-Free Zone Around Your Foundation Limit the Depth of Mulch Outside the Mulch-Free Zone Choose the Right Type of Mulch Mulch is a popular landscaping material that can enhance the appearance of your garden beds, suppress weeds, retain soil moisture, and regulate soil temperature. However, if you apply mulch too close to your house foundation, you may be inviting some unwanted guests: termites. Termites are wood-eating insects that can cause serious damage to your home’s...
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