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08/17/2013

A recent study from the University of Melbourne shows that can directly reduce heat by up to nine degrees. Plants act like natural air conditioners and evaporate water in their leaves to leave the air nice and cool.

08/16/2013

Tip: Mow at the highest setting recommended for your lawn. Doing so will help shade the grass from the hot sun, and it will encourage deep root growth as well.

08/14/2013

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Keep your lawn healthy with these three top tips from HGTV for maintaining your outdoor spaces year-round.

08/12/2013

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The gardening experts at HGTV.com show you how to plant a lawn, step-by-step.

08/11/2013

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Find useful lawn care tips for the current season. Learn what you can do to keep your grass lawn looking beautiful all year round.

08/09/2013

According to the EPA, a tree’s shade can reduce the temperature of surfaces by 20-45°.

With the dog days of summer at our door, we are all struggling to keep cool. Learn how plants and living green walls can offer relief from the summer heat!

08/02/2013

There are two aspects to edging a lawn. One is creating barriers or edges to keep grass from invading flower beds or other areas outside the perimeter of the lawn and the other is trimming to keep lawn edges neat. Both will help to give your yard a finished look. Here are 6 tips to make the lawn edging process easy and safe.

Think Safety. When edging a lawn with a gas or electric lawn trimmer, always wear goggles, gloves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and ear protection.

Opt for Quality Equipment. Purchase a good quality lawn trimmer. Although it will cost a little more, it will last longer and do a better job than the bottom-of-the line model and may have more safety features.

Trim Level with the Mowed Lawn. Trim edges so that they are flush with the rest of the lawn when is has been mowed. Trimming lawn edges too close so that the dirt or thatch in the lawn shows through is like getting a haircut that is too short. It will grow out eventually, but in the meantime may not provide the look you hoped for.

Hand Trim Where Necessary. If you have installed decorative borders around flower beds, you may have to trim the grass along the outer edge by hand. You also may have to hand trim excess grass around mail box poles, children's swing sets, lawn benches and other items that are in the lawn and can't be moved.

Handle Trees with Care. Don't trim too close to tree trunks. It is best to clear and mulch a space around the base of trees so that you can easily mow the lawn without damaging the tree's bark. If you have to trim close to the trunk, either do it carefully by hand, or, if using a gas or electric trimmer, wrap the trunk to protect it from mishaps.

Edge as Needed. How often you have to edge your lawn will depend on the type of grass you have and how fast it grows. However, unless you are fanatical about always having a fastidiously manicured lawn, you probably will not have to edge each time you mow. The best rule of thumb is to use your judgment and edge only when necessary.

07/31/2013

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07/30/2013

A lush lawn has gotten to be such a fixture of the American dream that the hum of lawnmowers and the soft hiss of sprinklers have become nostalgic harbingers of summer. But there’s more to landscapes than just blades of grass and garden gnomes. Here are some facts you may not know about your yard:

20 Acres of lawn in the U.S., in millions — more land than any single crop takes up

30 Percentage of water consumed on the East Coast that goes toward watering lawns

60 Percentage of water consumed in western States that goes toward watering lawns

32 Gallons of water used per capita on lawns daily in the U.S.

20 Gallons of water used during an average shower in the U.S.

3 Estimated pounds of pesticides per application for an acre of farmland

7 Estimated pounds of pesticides per application for an acre of lawn

10 Approximate percentage of bugs in a typical yard that actually interfere with lawn growth

373 Number of calories a 150-pound person would burn using a push mower for one hour

1830 Year that Edwin Budding invented the lawnmower

07/19/2013

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07/16/2013

Ideas on how to keep your green ~

Depending on the effort you put into it, an organic garden can be a great pleasure or a great pain. Read this article to find out more about this activity.

07/12/2013

In the make sure to evaluate your regularly for signs of irregular color and texture. These can be signs of damage that may result from pests or disease.