Grasscycling 101
Grasscycling is defined as the natural recycling of grass by leaving clippings on the lawn when mowing. When it is performed correctly, grass clippings will quickly decompose and naturally fertilize your lawn. It is an… Read More
exteriors
Best Trees for a Small Yard
If you’re a homeowner with a small yard, you may be wondering which trees to plant. Believe it or not, there are a wide variety of small trees that can fit perfectly into your smaller… Read More
How to Stain a Deck
It’s common for homeowners to become frustrated with a deck staining project. They may find that their deck doesn’t look as good as they would have liked or the staining doesn’t last as long. Fortunately,… Read More
3 Home Improvements Fit for an Olympian
With the Summer Olympics here, we think that there is no better time to get your home gold-medal ready. And, by marking things off your to do list, like gutter cleaning, you’ll have more time… Read More
7 Design Tips for a Rain Garden
Rain gardens allow storm water runoff to infiltrate the soil and return water to the aquifer. They also offer a great new garden bed for the home landscape. This article, the fourth in a series… Read More
3 Mistakes to Avoid When you Own a Pool
Warm weather and sunny days often means more time lounging by the pool, however, we realize with that comes the burden of swimming pool maintenance. This summer, LeafFilter is encouraging Americans to Take Back Saturday… Read More
How to Choose the Right Color for Your House
Selecting the exterior colors for your home can be daunting. Unlike in the interior, where repainting walls is relatively easy if you don’t like the color or simply tire of it, a new exterior painting… Read More
The Worst Trees For Your Home
It’s true that trees offer lots of different benefits. Their beauty provides shade and comfort, and can improve your surroundings by reducing pollution, lower energy costs, and improve the appearance of your neighborhood. It can… Read More
