yard planning
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DIY gardening
From Acorn to Oak: A Practical Homeowner’s Guide to Growing a Long-Lived Shade Tree
Planting an acorn is inexpensive, but growing an oak is a long-term landscape decision. Here is how to choose the right species, germinate the…
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Evergreen Trees
Monkey Puzzle Tree Care: How to Plant, Place, and Maintain This Striking Evergreen
Monkey puzzle trees are dramatic, long-lived evergreens, but they need the right climate, drainage, and clearance. Here is how to plant, care for, and…
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flower beds
Early Spring Flowers That Make a Yard Look Finished Before the Lawn Wakes Up
A practical contractor’s guide to the best early spring flowers, how to layer them, when to plant them, and what a finished front-yard bed…
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chaste tree
Chaste Tree Care: How to Plant Vitex for Summer Color Without Future Landscape Problems
Chaste tree can be a tough, fast-growing summer bloomer, but only when it is placed in full sun, well-drained soil, and enough room for…
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edible landscaping
The Best Serviceberry Trees and Shrubs for a Right-Sized Yard
Serviceberries are small native trees and shrubs with spring flowers, edible June fruit, fall color, and wildlife value. Here is how to choose the…
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fruit trees
Grow a Peach Tree from Seed: A Practical 5-Step Homeowner Guide
Growing a peach tree from seed is cheap, satisfying, and slow. Here is the practical way to clean, stratify, pot, and transplant a peach…
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fence installation
Why Smart Homeowners Schedule Fence Installation in Fall or Winter
Fall and winter are often the smartest seasons to install a fence because schedules are less crowded, landscaping is dormant, sightlines are clearer, and…
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dog fencing
PetSafe or eXtreme Dog Fence? A Contractor’s Buyer Guide for Real Yards
PetSafe is usually the better budget choice for simple suburban yards, while eXtreme Dog Fence is the stronger pick for larger properties, heavier wire,…
