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What Type Of Grass Do I Have
Lawn Care & Maintenance
What Type Of Grass Do I Have?
Starting a lawn from scratch? It’s important to identify your grass type based on where you live. Here are common grass types for cool and warm regions.
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Plant Health Care
Can a Tree Freeze to Death in Winter?
Can a tree freeze to death? It's rare, but trees do freeze at certain temperatures (generally 20-20 degrees). Learn what happens to trees in the winter and how trees (including pine) survive winter.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How Do Deciduous Trees Prepare For and Survive Winter?
While it may look like trees hibernate all winter, they aren't dead or asleep! In fact, they keep working hard and growing. To have that kind of energy, they...
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Plant Health Care
How to Look After (or Revive) A Potted Christmas Tree
While your tree's inside, you've got to keep it as healthy-as-can be so that it thrives for years when you plant it. To keep it in good spirits, first...
Rocks And Mulch
Soil Care & Mulching
Landscaping Pros & Cons Of Rocks Vs. Mulch
Learn the landscaping pros and cons of mulch vs. rocks including benefits of river rock vs. mulch, and replacing mulch with stone.
Compost Leaves
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves To Get These Leaf Compost Benefits
Learn how to compost leaves quickly including how to compost dry leaves, make leaf mold in garbage bags (leaf mulch) and how long it takes to compost leaves.
Wind Break Trees
Tree Selection Guide
The Best Trees For Blocking Wind & Act As A Windbreak
Discover the best windbreak trees in zones 5 through zone 9. Then, learn proper spacing for windbreak trees and how to plant trees for energy efficiency.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Choose The Right Annual Flowers
Annuals are the fastest way to ramp up a landscape without breaking the bank. Let’s uncover the best practices of planting annuals.
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