I’m still amazed that this experiment worked, but basically we got a bunch of strangers to laboriously dig up all the bushes and haul away the pea gravel from our heavily manicured backyard (seen below duringour wedding) to make way for the grassy, puppy-playground that we now enjoy (pic...
The cost of an herbicide treatment for your yard will depend on how large your lawn is. But on average,an herbicide application will cost $60 to $120. Keep in mind that it might require multiple applications to fully rid your yard of grass. 2. The dig-it-up method Pexels Best if:Yo...
Torpedo grass (also known as bullet grass) is a grass variety found throughout coastal, sandy-soil areas of the United States and other regions worldwide. Torpedo grass can grow up to a height of 3 feet, and because it grows rapidly, it is not a desirable option for landscaping your hom...
If onion grass plagues your landscaping areas with its unwanted and virulent growth, take decisive steps to eradicate this invasive plant from your growing areas. Because onion grass spreads both by reseeding itself and by the cormlets reproducing beneath the soil, a gardener must actively strive ...
Keep your grass and garden edges trimmed to reduce weed invasions in your fertile garden soil. The places to watch are not only the edges of your lawn but also around posts and fence lines and close to planting beds. Another idea is to grow perennials or ground roses that will shade those...
1. Clean up the area and dig up the topsoil The first step is toget rid of any weedsor grass that may already be in the spot where you want to install the artificial turf. Agood weed killerwill help you out here. Give it two weeks to take effect before you start preparing the soi...
Get rid of weeds for good with a simple 2-step process. Our 1890s farmhouse is nestled back off the road on a one-acre lot, right in the middle of a newer neighborhood. Our yard butts up to 8 different neighbor’s yards, so landscaping has been a bit of a challenge (especially ...
Like most plants, grass needs three things to thrive. It needs: Sunlight Water Nutrients Additionally, it needs be largely free of destructive elements, namely: Weeds Disease Bugs If you have the right variety of grass for your area and you meet all these needs, a beautiful lawn should be ...
Look for the highest and best-reviewed landscaping companies. Look into how long they have operated and what services they offer to see if they might be the right fit for your yard. The bottom line is that a professional lawn mowing and garden expert should be able to tell you all that ...
There are many highly diverse landscaping ideas that you can use to replace part or all of your grassy lawn. You can start a vegetable garden, install a series of raised beds, or plan a rock garden, to name just a few. If you’re in the mood for flowers, you can dedicate part of...