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Why Your North-Facing Lawn is Failing (And How to Build a Cottage Garden Instead)
Struggling with a shady front yard and box moth? Learn how to replace a mossy lawn with a stunning Star Magnolia and shade-loving cottage plants.
Killing the 'Pink Beige': How to Modernize a Dated 1950s Facade
Stuck with a pink-beige 1959 ranch? Learn how to modernize your curb appeal with high-contrast paint, shade-tolerant landscaping, and smart window choices.
The Raised Bed Floor Trap: Why Grass Is a Nightmare (And What to Use Instead)
Thinking of planting grass between your raised beds? Stop. Here is why it creates a maintenance nightmare and the barefoot-friendly alternatives to use instead.
Why Your New Grading is Flooding Your Foundation (And How to Fix the Soil Mistake)
Did you regrade with sandy loam? Learn why porous soil and landscape fabric against a foundation cause moisture issues and how to install a clay cap correctly.
Building Raised Beds on an Old Concrete Slab: The Right Way to Do It
Don't demo that old patio. Learn how to safely build raised beds on concrete, handle drainage, and avoid the common layout mistakes that ruin access.
Stop Planting "Green Giant" Walls: How to Layer a Privacy Screen That Actually Looks Good
Tired of living in a fishbowl? Learn how to use the "Triangle Method" to build a lush, layered privacy screen using Magnolias and Hollies.