Gardening
Lawn care, pruning, composting, seasonal planting, and pest control.
15 guides
Easy2h 30mHow to Mulch Flower Beds Properly
A 2-3 inch layer of mulch suppresses weeds, holds moisture in the soil through summer heat, and gives a bed that clean, finished look that makes the whole yard pop — but most homeowners do it wrong, piling mulch into volcanoes around tree trunks or laying it so thick it smothers roots. Done right, a weekend of mulching costs $50-150 for an average front yard, lasts 8-12 months, and cuts garden watering in half.
Easy3 hrsHow to Winterize Your Garden
A few hours of fall garden prep is the difference between a thriving spring and a cleanup nightmare in March — proper winterization prevents frost heave, protects perennials from -20°F lows, kills overwintering pests, and adds 2-3 weeks of free growing time next season. This guide covers the eight tasks every gardener should knock out 4-6 weeks before the first hard frost: cleanup, weeding, perennial cutback, bulb storage, soil amending, mulching, deep watering, and irrigation drain-down.
Medium4 hrsHow to Plant a Privacy Hedge
A well-planted privacy hedge blocks sight lines, dampens road noise, and adds property value for a fraction of the cost of a fence — expect to spend $15-40 per plant versus $30-60 per linear foot for fencing. But hedges planted too close together, too deep, or in the wrong season end up thin, sickly, or dead within two years. This guide walks you through choosing the right species for your climate, spacing plants for dense coverage, preparing the soil, and watering through establishment so you end up with a lush green wall that fills in by year three.