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  • Improving Your Lawn: Sod Or Seed?

    Whether you're remodeling your new home or just trying to improve the look of your yard, you need grass for a lush, beautiful lawn. If you are ready to start, your first step is to choose between sod and seed. If you still aren't sure which is best for you, check out these four factors to consider. Cost Sod is rolls of pre-grown lawn that you simply unroll like a rug to give you an immediate lawn.
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  • 4 Tips For Removing Tree Stumps

    If you're like many homeowners, you may have tree stumps in your backyard that will need to be removed. There could be a variety of reasons these are there and taking time to get rid of the stumps is sure to be high on your to-do list. The good news is there are things you can do that will take a lot of the difficulty out of this task and knowing what these are may be helpful to you.
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  • 4 Mistakes To Avoid When Having A New Fence Installed

    Homeowners opt to have a fence installed on their property for a number of reasons, such as security, privacy, or to create an enclosed area for children or pets. Fences are available in a number of materials and can also greatly enhance the visual appeal of a backyard. But having a fence installed isn't something that should be done on a whim-- advanced planning is needed. If you're planning on having a backyard fence installed, avoid these common mistakes:
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  • How A Landscaper Can Help Your Lawn During Drought Season

    You spend a great deal of time and money to establish and care for your turfgrass lawn. When you have a busy work schedule, it is hard to care for the specific needs of every plant during a drought. A local landscape service has both the people and equipment to help keep your entire landscape healthy during a drought. Aside from regular mowing to keep your grass using as little water as possible, try these five tips for a drought resistant lawn.
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  • Don't Kill Your Grass!

    If you want to have a fantastic looking lawn, then the first thing that you want to do is to make sure that you know what to do in order to avoid killing it. There are a number of things that are bad for your lawn, and it's crucial that you know what they are, so you can avoid doing those things. This article will go over some of the major things you can do wrong to your grass if you want to keep it looking its best.
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  • Lawn Care Tips For Colder Seasons

    During the colder months of the year, most homeowners put aside their lawn mowers and get ready to relax for a few months before resuming with the lawn maintenance regime again. If you wish to see an attractive lush green yard roll out quickly once the spring rolls around, here are the necessary lawn care tips for colder seasons that you can implement even in the harshest cold weather: Fertilize the grasses
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  • 3 Ways Your Landscaping Can Reduce Soil Erosion

    For some people, having a beautiful lawn is very important. Nice landscaping adds both aesthetic value and increases the equity in your home. If your house is situated on a sloping lot, however, landscaping becomes more than just a way to make your lawn look pretty. A sloping lot left untended can lead to soil erosion, which can cause other problems. Here are three ideas to consider. Install A Retaining Wall
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  • What Can You Do To Create The Relaxing Backyard You Want?

    The interior of your home is not the only place you can use to get away from the stresses of the world. Your backyard can be turned into an oasis that you and your family can enjoy with the right landscaping. Building a relaxing spot involves making sure your yard's upkeep is low-maintenance and has peaceful elements that can help drown out the rest of the world. To get you started, here are some suggestions to use.
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  • Want To Remove Forests On Acres Of Your Property? Make Money In The Process

    If you are purchasing a property and there is a lot of forestry around the property, then there are a few ways that you can get the trees taken down, without having to pay a fortune for it. The cost to have acres of trees taken down can be very expensive, and it can be a mess if you try to do the work on your own. Instead, look into these different options and find out if you can end up making money by getting rid of the trees, or you can reduce your costs greatly.
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  • 5 Steps You Can Take With Your Trees To Slow Rural Wildfires

    For many rural homeowners, wildfires are a fact of life. And while you can't prevent most fires, you can take some preventative steps with your trees to help prevent danger to your home. Here are 5 steps any rural property owner can take to make their place safer. Space New Trees. It's important to plant trees enough of a distance from one another that they have room to grow according to their own species' requirements.
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