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Tag Archives: landscape
Best Trees to Plant for Curb Appeal
Easy-care trees with looks that stun. Crape Myrtle These survivors laugh in the face of drought and deer. They love hot, sunny climes and bloom in summer, when most trees have ended their show. BUT, crape myrtles hate to be topped off; … Continue reading
8 Simple and Easy Landscaping Ideas for People Who Hate Yard Work
Yards are meant for fun times — not chores. The point of having your own yard is to enjoy it, not be a slave to it. These easy landscaping ideas will give you more time for outdoor leisure instead of mowing and … Continue reading
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Tagged easy, grass, homeowner, landscape, maintenance, tips, value, work, yard
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9 Stunning Trees with Colorful Curb Appeal
These no-fuss knockouts will claim center stage each autumn. Japanese Maple Height: 15-25 feet Spread: 20 feet Zones: 5-8 Fall color: Maroon to orange Care: Plant in dappled shade so delicate leaves won’t burn in summer; not particular about its soil; keep … Continue reading
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Tagged appeal, curb, homeowner, improvement, landscape, trees, value
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5 Ways to Keep Severe Weather from Doing a Number on Your Yard
A new way to look at landscaping can protect your yard from severe weather patterns. Contrary to what many may believe, severe weather doesn’t just beat up on the other guy. Mother Nature can wallop anyone’s home and yard. That … Continue reading
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Tagged landscape, weather, winterize
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9 Ways to Rethink Your Landscaping for Severe Weather
Maintaining a yard isn’t for the faint of heart anymore. Severe weather means rains are heavier and more intense. Droughts last a long time and can be dangerous. Then there’s the trickle-down effect. Rising temps are causing more aggressive weeds, … Continue reading
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3 Brilliant Hacks to Make Snow Shoveling Less Miserable
If you’re a homeowner in a snowy climate, chances are good you rue the winter: All that snow has to go somewhere, and it’s not getting there itself. Cue the snow shovel. Barring a move to a snow-free state or … Continue reading
9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Fire Pits
Indoor evenings on the couch are so last year. Literally. Relaxing around a fire and under the stars is about to be the place for a perfect night. But a built-in fire pit can cost upward of $5,000 for an … Continue reading