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7+ Shrubs With Red Leaves All Year (+ Our Red Leaf Deciduous Shrubs Guide!)

If you wish to add a real showstopper to your garden, evergreen shrubs with red leaves all year will do the trick. Whether you’re looking for something that can withstand cooler temperatures or just a striking pop of color, it can be tricky knowing which shrubs to plant. So – let’s explore some of the best evergreen …

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How to Dig a Trench for Drainage In 5 Easy Steps! [No More Muddy Yards!]

Digging a drainage trench may be the best option to move water around your yard. Drainage trenches are also handy around the homestead because God has a sense of humor and will often give you too much water in the wrong place at the wrong time. Drainage trenches can get dug by hand or machine. …

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21 Stunning Trees With Purple Flowers, Leaves, and Berries!

If you’re looking for a way to add a pop of color to your garden or landscape, look no further than trees with purple flowers! Not only are these trees vibrant, but they can also be low maintenance and long-lasting. Read on to learn more about the different types of trees that bloom with stunning …

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How to Place Rocks On a Slope to Stop Erosion – From Tiny Pebbles to Huge Stones

Using stones and plants to prevent soil erosion probably began with the second human-seeded crop at the base of a hill. The first crop got washed out! That’s why we’re about to share our best tips for how to place rocks on a slope to stop erosion. Regardless of the degree of slope, you can …

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Can I Throw Neighbors’ Tree Branches Back In Their Yard?

Did you know that picking fruit from a branch of a neighbor’s tree that hangs in your yard is illegal?  Sounds crazy, right? Well, that’s just one of the oddities of tree law, a branch of property law more convoluted than the roots of an ancient hemlock tree.  Getting a handle on tree law will …

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Landscaping Under Pine Trees – 15 Plants That’ll Thrive!

What do you think of when you hear the word “landscaping”? Pretty flowers, green lawns, and tidy bushes probably come to mind. But what if you have a pine tree in your yard? Does that mean landscaping is out of the question? Is landscaping under pine trees even possible? Yes! In fact, many plants will …

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5 Ways to Stop Water Runoff From Neighbor’s Yard! [Rainwater + Stormwater]

Are you wondering how to stop water runoff from your neighbor’s yard? Maybe from downpours or stormwater? If so, you’re not alone. One of the most common issues among homeowners is what to do about water runoff from a neighbor’s yard. While it might be their responsibility to take care of the problem, it can …

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12 Best Trees to Line Driveway [Colorful Privacy Trees!]

Which are the best trees to line driveways? You have tons of options! We like crape myrtle, dogwoods, red maples, redbuds, and purple-leaf plums the most. When selecting a tree for your driveway landscaping, consider its mature spread and unique care requirements. Most trees well-suited for lining a driveway are deciduous hardwoods, though that’s certainly …

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9 Creative Landscaping Ideas Around Tree Roots [Moss, Mulch, and Fairy Villages!]

If you have exposed tree roots in your garden, you may be searching for landscaping ideas around those roots. Well, look no further! We have several borderline-genius (and creative) landscaping ideas perfect for surface tree roots. These shallow root landscaping methods are perfect for beautifying the bare areas around exposed roots.  Our favorite root landscaping …

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6 Ways to Stop a Dog From Digging Up Your Plants [and Garden!]

Stopping a dog from digging up plants in your garden or yard can feel impossible if your pup is blessed with a talent for creating holes. Some dogs are natural diggers, and some aren’t, but why would any dog go to all that work to dig a hole? I have five dogs, three of which …

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Overgrown Yard Cleanup Made Easy In 5 Steps [+ 9 Lawn Mowing Tips!]

Overgrown yard cleanup… In modern times, an overgrown yard sounds like a curse of the worst variety! Keeping an untidy lawn also brings other headaches. To spectators, messy yards might signal something not good happening in the household. The same is true if you lack lawn care and yard maintenance. Also, in many places, neighborhood …

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5 Arizona Backyard Ideas for Frugal and Easy Backyard Decor

Arizona gardeners often contend with arid conditions and find ways to beat the heat. However, with the right Arizona backyard ideas, you can create a beautiful and productive space even in the most challenging desert environments.  Here are Five Eco-Friendly Ideas to Consider for Your Arizona backyard: Create an Arizona Food Forest Pergola Vegetable Garden …

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Ultimate Trenching Tool Guide [10 Best Shovels, Chainsaw Trencher + Handheld]

Digging trenches may traditionally be the toil of chain gangs! But thankfully, modern tool technologies have eased the backbreaking burden. No need to break your back digging backyard garden trenches! Our favorite trench digger is the gasoline-powered DK2 Power OPT118 7-hp Trencher, capable of slicing through 200 feet of dirt per hour!  Requiring a single operator to …

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5 Florida Backyard Landscape Ideas [+ Tips for a Glorious Garden!]

There are so many Florida backyard landscape ideas that it can be challenging to work out which way to go. But – overall, as a Floridian, you’re lucky! The hot and humid climate can sometimes be a challenge! The weather in this state also means that, whether you live in the northern region, central Florida, …

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