Landscaping

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Whether it's putting in new edging, adding river rock, or trimming trees, landscaping can make all the difference. Learn everything you need to know to DIY your next project or hire the right pro for the job.

Landscapers and Landscape Designs

Lawn Care & Fertilizers

8 Fertilizer Tips for a Showstopping Lawn and Garden
April showers may bring May flowers, but a great fertilizer can ensure a few more blooms
10 Mulch Types That’ll Majorly Improve Your Lawn and Garden
12 Tips for Taking Care of Your Backyard, From Pruning to Weed Prevention
8 Expert Landscape Tips Straight From the Pros

7 Snowblower Maintenance and Repair Tips to Keep It Working Season After Season
You won’t even need your snow shoes this winter
Charming Butterfly Garden Ideas to Refresh Your Yard
Attract a range of beautiful butterflies to your yard with these flower gardening tips and activities
Grasscycling 101: Everything to Know About Recycling Grass
Let the grass clippings fall where they may for instant lawn fertilizer
Looking to Remove Your Bamboo? Here’s How Much It Will Cost
The typical cost to remove bamboo is $450–$1,300
Tree Removal Process Explained, From Vetting Pros to Average Cost
Don’t go out on a limb—tree removal is usually best left to the pros
How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost?
Stump grinding costs $170 to $500, depending on the size of the tree and its location
Should You Tip for Tree Removal?
Don’t let the tipping question leave you stumped
How to Kill Grass in Flower Beds: 8 Easy Methods to Try
The grass is always greener when it's growing where it's supposed to be
How To Mow a Lawn: A Complete Guide
You don’t have to work too yard for the perfect lawn
Stumped About Whether Your Tree Removal Pros Need a License?
Make sure your tree service doesn’t fall short
How to Get a Tree Cut Down for Free
If you're feeling stumped on how to get free tree removal, branch out with these clever tips
From Prefab to Fully Livable, Here’s How Much It Costs to Build a Treehouse
The average cost to build a treehouse ranges from $7,000 to $100,000
Should You Cut Down That Tree? 10 Ways to Tell
Is it time for removal, or are you barking up the wrong tree?
How Long Should You Water Grass? What You Need to Know for a Healthy Lawn
There will be no need to seek greener pastures
Hedge Trimming 101: How to Trim Your Hedges (and Upkeep Them Too)
These tips will have your neighbors feeling green with envy
What is a Privet Hedge? Pros, Cons, and Maintenance Tips
Privacy hedges with a classic landscaping look
3 Benefits of Regular Tree Service
Learn about the benefits of having your trees pruned and trimmed
How to Tell if Your Tree is About to Fall
Here's how to tell when Mother Nature is about to take down one of your trees
8 Common Shrub and Tree Planting Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Get to the root of your unhealthy trees and shrubs
How to Make a Tree Swing
Enjoy the outdoors this summer by making a DIY rope tree swing