The road to a beautiful lawn doesn’t have to be paved with a schedule of chemical treatments. There are several homegrown tips and techniques you can use to help your grass to grow lush and green this summer.
Want to skip the fertilizer and stop spending your weekends mowing? Here are the best low-maintenance, yet still attractive, alternatives to a grass lawn.
A tapestry lawn, or a collection of interlacing low-lying plants, creates a gorgeous patchwork effect that's also a low-maintenance lawn alternative.
Use these simple methods to kill crabgrass and prevent it from coming back. Avoid the big mistake that most people make when trying to have a crabgrass free lawn.
Learn how to grow a tapestry lawn with our complete how-to guide, including what to plant and how to care for it. Also called a meadow lawn, this landscaping technique requires little to no maintenance to thrive.
Add this macrame lawn chair DIY upcycle to your list of projects! Follow these instructions to add this DIY to your yard for summer.
Whether you want to reduce your grass lawn or replace it, there are lots of options for alternative eco-lawns including wildflowers, clovers, and fescue grass seed mixes.
Before installing landscape lighting, learn these tips, tricks, do's and donts! See where to place landscaping lighting for the best effect.
Looking for a project this Labor Day? We took 3 days to transform our side yard, add a pathway, disguise ugly utilities, and fence off a neglected part of our backyard. It's not maintenance free and looks better than ever- get the details on the blog!
Here are 41 garden decor ideas to create an aesthetic and creative backyard:
In this guide, we'll walk you through how to repair patchy grass in your lawn with seed and how to repair patchy grass in your lawn with sod so your yard will be the envy of your neighbors.
See 19 cheap no-grass backyard landscaping ideas! From choosing artificial grass to pouring concrete, we have all the ideas you need.
Come learn how to remove grass, including several ways to smother, kill, or otherwise physically remove lawn - plus tips on weed suppression & ground cover.
Grass alternatives can save you time and money while protecting the planet. Find out why you might want to consider some of these alternatives to a traditional grass lawn. How much time have you spent
Creeping thyme lawn is a great grass alternative that's drought-resistant! Learn all the reasons why you should consider it, plus how to plant a thyme lawn.
With basic tools and DIY skills, you can turn your worn-out lawn into a safer, less slippery walkway. It's a simple project that you can complete yourself.
Timing your grass seeding project properly helps you seize the opportunity for success.
In the following article, we will go over how to neutralize dog urine on grass, and how to prevent the dog urine damage from happening in the first place.
Winterizing your garden includes trimming back some perennials and leaving others until spring. Our experts tell you what to do to ensure success.
Here’s how to refresh your backyard with Overstock and Safavieh’s outdoor furniture, and make the most out of Overstock’s Memorial Day sale:
Come learn how to remove grass, including several ways to smother, kill, or otherwise physically remove lawn - plus tips on weed suppression & ground cover.
This homemade lawn food tutorial is cheap, safe, and very effective. Stop by for the video and detailed steps to make your own today!
Whether you're drawing a foursquare court or your favorite flower, sidewalk chalk can be used to turn your outdoor space into a classroom. Get active with
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Planting perennials in the fall is a simple way to enjoy a larger, more stunning garden for longer. Benefit from a colorful and vibrant garden all year.
Landscaping doesn't have to cost a bunch of a money. Some great design planning and a little DIY work can give you cheap landscaping fixes that look expensive.
Must know tips for soil preparation before laying sod to ensure a heathy grass!
Planting perennials in the fall is a simple way to enjoy a larger, more stunning garden for longer. Benefit from a colorful and vibrant garden all year.
Sloping garden designs to get you inspired ✔ Before & after photos. Sloping gardens transformed with WoodBlocX walls, steps and planters.
Groundcovers solve a lot of problems in garden beds and landscaping. They protect the soil, add attractive elements, and suppress weeds.
Don't put off this chore for another summer! I'll show you how to stain a deck FAST, with the right tools and techniques for the job.
Free planting templatesI often find getting started is the hardest part of many projects. I was recently reminded how true that is for gardening when a Master Gardener from Newport News wrote to me about a fantastic project she is working on with her fellow gardeners: a "Getting Started" kit tailored specifically to Virginia coastal gardens. This sounds like a terrific idea and I hope to be able to share it when it is ready for prime time. In the meantime, her note jogged my memory about anoth
Sod is best planted in the spring and early autumn when the temperatures are cooler. Follow these steps for a how to plant sod.
These clever garden renovation ideas will help you add more interest to your landscape—and make it easier to maintain, too.
All over North America, people are taking the plunge and ditching grass for clover. In this article we explore the pros and cons of growing a clover lawn.
If you want a unique look for your home, creating a moss lawn is the perfect way to build a beautiful outdoor space. Planting moss might seem like a
One of my favorites things about our home is the outdoor spaces that Justin and I have created! Luckily, gardening, landscaping and spending as much time outdoors as possible is something we both really enjoy. We recently installed a stepping stone path, as it lends charm and practicality to our outdoor space. This particular style
How do you keep your lawn lush and green? Overseeding lawn is the answer. Learn what overseeding is and how to how to plant grass seed on existing lawn.
You can enhance the outdoor beauty of the home by using the downspout. These downspout ideas with rocks are easy and will instantly boost your curb appeal.
Wondering how to Fix Dog Urine Spots on Lawns? Check out this easy and quick way to repair burnt grass spots on your front lawn or backyard. Easy and cheap way to fix dog urine spots on grass. #burntgrassrepair #dogurine #burntgrass
