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Small Yard, Big Dreams: How to Reclaim Dead Space and Fit It All In
New homeowner guide: Removing stubborn fence posts, saving the Crepe Myrtle, and why a tiny lawn might be a mistake in a small backyard renovation.
Your Landscaper Said a Clover Lawn is "Impossible." Here’s the Truth.
Landscaper claiming you can't replace grass with clover? They are wrong. Here is how to prep the soil and why you should use a clover-fescue mix instead.
The 'Weird' Lot Dilemma: Transforming a Clay Rectangle into Separate Garden Rooms
Stuck with a flat, awkward yard on heavy clay soil? Learn how to fix drainage with leaf mulch and design 'garden rooms' to make the space usable.
Hate Your New White Paint? Why It Looks Stark (And How to Fix It Without Repainting)
Painted your house SW Alabaster and hate the result? It’s not the color—it’s the contrast. Here is how to fix a stark white exterior with landscaping and trim.
The Pool Shade Trap: Why Louvered Roofs Rust and How to Build Them Right
Thinking of installing a louvered pergola over your pool? Learn why corrosion and footings are major risks, and how a cantilevered design saves your deck.
The 'Dead Zone' Side Yard: Fixing Buried Weep Holes and Weed-Infested Gravel
Is your side yard a weed pit? Learn why 'buried weep holes' are a house-killer, why landscape fabric fails, and how to build a clean, dog-friendly paver path.