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Empty Concrete Planters: Why They Kill Plants and How to Style Them
Got empty rendered planter boxes? Don't just fill them with dirt. Here is how to prep concrete planters for drainage and choose the right architectural plants.
Stop Sinking in the Mud: How to Widen a Sloped Driveway for Heavy Trucks
Your F350 is sinking because river rock rolls like ball bearings. Here is how to build a geocell parking pad on clay soil that handles heavy loads and PNW rain.
The "Gray Wash" Trap: How to Fix a Cold Entryway and a Messy Slope on a Budget
Is your Vancouver home drowning in gray hardscape? Here is how to fix a messy slope with native plants and add curb appeal for under $1,000.
Why a Liriope Lawn Is a Disaster for Dogs (And What to Use Instead)
Thinking of replacing your grass with Monkey Grass for your dogs? Read this first. Learn why Liriope causes injuries and brown spikes, and see better alternatives.
Why Shell Gravel is a Nightmare (And the "Hard-Packed" Alternative You Need)
Sick of tracking shell and pea gravel into your house? Here’s why loose stone fails in small yards and how to install Stabilized Decomposed Granite instead.
Large Flagstone Paths: How to Prep the Base Without Overspending
Planning a large flagstone path? Don't waste money paving the whole yard. Here is how to prep the base for stability without buying tons of gravel.