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12 plants that repel unwanted insects

Are you an insect magnet? Fight back with these 12 pest repelling plants. https://goo.gl/MZXYY7

mnn.com These herbs and flowers can shoo pests from your garden and skin.

How to Build a Treehouse

Almost all kids (and even some adults) dream of having a treehouse. https://goo.gl/AEiTXQ

popularmechanics.com First, find your tree. Then make your plan. Then be ready to adapt that plan

Essential Tools for Beginner Gardeners: Multi-Purpose is the way to go

Instead of buying one of every garden tool in the store, stick with multi-purpose tools. https://goo.gl/83TMqX

fix.com If you're just starting out, buy some multi-purpose tools that can do everything before you invest in a full array of gardening tools.

How to Dream Big About Your Outdoor Space (But Keep It Real)

Unlock the true potential waiting in your backyard. https://goo.gl/PGBQBL

houselogic.com Looking for backyard design ideas? Things like a DIY firepit and pavers can transform your backyard into the outdoor space of your dreams.

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Flowers that Bloom All Summer Long

Long-blooming perennials are well worth the work. https://goo.gl/xi13f8

thespruce.com Long-blooming perennials give continuous garden color with just a little deadheading or dividing from you. Learn about flowers that bloom all summer.

Happy 4th of July! We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday!

Lawn Care Tips to Get Your Yard Ready for Summer

Here’s how to get your property ready for greener days. https://goo.gl/XHxrXp

consumerreports.org Follow these lawn care tips from Consumer Reports. A little advance yard work now will pay off once the weather warms up.

Plants Are Communicating With Each Other Using Underground Signals

It turns out plants can talk to each other, we just can't hear them. https://goo.gl/hKC7Ku

atlasobscura.com A new report shows that touching one plant can affect the behavior of its neighbors.

Eight benefits of natural grass - Lawn & Landscape

Grass does more for the environment than you think! https://goo.gl/RNpMjM

lawnandlandscape.com Share this list with your customers to show them why well-maintained yards are important for more than just the environment.

Hot Landscaping Trends

What are the top trends in landscaping right now? https://goo.gl/zptRGT

hgtv.com From low maintenance to bold color, find out what landscape designers are loving in the garden.

Taking a moment out of the day to wish all the Dads a very Happy Father’s Day!

7 Steps to Saying Good Bye to Weeds (Forever!) - For Landscape & Lawn Care Pros

Before you pick up a bottle of w**d killer, let's talk about a few things. https://goo.gl/Ek1Jjv

blog.landscapeprofessionals.org Put down the w**d killer! You’re not ready for it yet. Effective w**d control is much more than spraying; in fact, the very best “herbicide” is a vigorous, healthy stand of turfgrass. The biggest factor is controlling w**ds in your … Continue reading →

Landscape Zones

Landscape zones are different from hardiness zones, but just as important. https://goo.gl/3rv6hw

hgtv.com Defining and designing landscape zones on your property

Mulching Guide: Benefits of Mulch

Here’s how to get the most out of mulching. https://goo.gl/UGVDvc

almanac.com Learn the advantages and disadvantages of mulching your garden, as well as the best and worst types of mulch to use.

Team/Collegiate Color Combos for Your Garden - National Garden Bureau

What are your favorite team’s colors? https://goo.gl/JLm9VU

ngb.org This red and white combination for a sunny spot suggests ideal varieties that stay strong during the Summer, from the delicate, orchid-like blooms of the Angelonia to the Geranium’s bold red flower heads. You can choose to include the yellow lantana or omit it for a pure red and white combo.

Watering Basics For Established Lawns | The Lawn Institute

With warmer temperatures right around the corner, it's a good idea to read up on the water requirements for your lawn. https://goo.gl/ibgMUW

thelawninstitute.org Learn watering basics for turfgrass lawns already established.

Today we honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. Happy Memorial Day.

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With home values, what’s outside counts, too

Landscaping can enhance marketability, and homes with attractive yards are likely to sell faster than those without. https://goo.gl/oQSXUu

nerdwallet.com Will that beautiful garden lead to a better price when it’s time to sell your home? Find out what the experts have learned about landscaping and home marketability.

52 Fresh New Landscaping Ideas for Your Yard

Give your backyard or front lawn a fresh look this season https://goo.gl/Rdp26J

countryliving.com Because if you ask us, when it comes to houses, it's not just the inside that counts.

Hillside landscaping is the most challenging of all residential design problems.

Happy Mother’s Day! A big thank you to moms everywhere!

Grumpy Answers Your Top May Gardening Questions

Chances are you've wanted to ask at least one of these questions. https://goo.gl/6oAenw

southernliving.com The blooms are here, but there are still problems for Grumpy to solve.

Rather than a rigid wall of trees or a hedge, using different plants as buffers creates a screening effect at varying depths.

Your home is your sanctuary where you can escape from the outside world. It's time to make privatizing your backyard a top priority.

How Your Yard Can Benefit from Aeration

Aeration opens up your soil to air, water, and nutrients that can help your lawn grow big and strong! https://goo.gl/WNBFPu

loveyourlandscape.org Does your neighbor’s lawn seem to get a faster jump on spring than yours? Does it appear to be more vigorous and healthy and have fewer w**ds?  If so, it may be because your neighbor has it aerated. Just as the word implies aeration can give your lawn a breath of fresh air, and it also makes it m...

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The Best Mulches for Your Yard

Every type of mulch has strengths and weaknesses. https://goo.gl/8o2rU1

bhg.com The right mulch can make all the difference.

Shaping up your shrubs

Shape up those shrubs! https://goo.gl/xjzhfd

loveyourlandscape.org All shrubs need pruning from time to time to keep them tidy, remove dead branches, open up the interior for good air circulation, and encourage more vigorous new growth. For most shrubs—those that don’t have evergreen needles—the best approach to pruning is branch by branch, using a sharp pair...

For the best results, gardeners should time w**d killer application to take place before w**d seeds start to germinate, generally in the early spring.

10 Ideas for a Sustainable Landscape

Here are a myriad of ways you can make your landscape more sustainable. https://goo.gl/qPX5Cz

loveyourlandscape.org Following sustainable living practices is not just a trend-du-jour, it’s a lifestyle choice that is important for today and for future generations. Sustainable living refers to behaviors that minimize our use or overuse of non-renewable resources. here are a myriad of ways you can make your landsc...

Spring is here, and so is National Lawn Care Month! Stay tuned as we share tips and suggestions designed to make your yard happy and healthy!

When to Hire a Landscape Professional

Leave these outdoor tasks to the pros, like us! https://goo.gl/T84RJ7

loveyourlandscape.org A lawn or landscape professional should be a trusted advisor as someone who can bring ideas, experience and industry expertise to your landscape. Learn when to try this at home and when to hire a pro.

Tree rings reveal our past — and our future

Trees have a lot of secrets to share. https://goo.gl/foSZZV

mnn.com Scientists learn environmental secrets and so much more from trees.

Four Beautiful Landscape Updates

Tired of staring at the same front yard? Make some upgrades! https://goo.gl/26UUta

hgtv.com These strategic landscaping upgrades add style to any boring front yard.

This Is the Trick to Growing the Best Tomatoes

Does anyone have other homegrown garden tricks they use each year? https://goo.gl/Z8JDVT

southernliving.com You probably already have this secret ingredient tucked in a cabinet somewhere.

May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more this St. Patrick’s Day!

Our Favorite Shade Garden Perennials

Discover beautiful and easy-to-grow colorful shade plants. https://goo.gl/apNf9v

bhg.com Got a shady spot to fill in your garden? Try these perennials!