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The "Drip Line of Death": Landscaping a Rental Without Gutters
Struggling with roof runoff destroying your garden beds? Learn how to build a 'splash strip' and choose tough plants for a gutter-free rental home.
The "Lodge" Trap: How to Pick Stone Veneer for a Stately, Classic Home
Renovating for a classic estate look? Avoid the common mistake of choosing rustic stone. Learn why Ashlar cuts and water tables are the secret to a stately facade.
The "Man-Trap" Gap: How to Fix the Trench Your Concrete Contractor Left Behind
Did your concrete crew leave a dangerous drop-off? Learn why you shouldn't just plant grass there and how to install a budget-friendly rock border.
The "French Drain" Mistake That Floods Foundations (And How to Fix It)
Is your side yard a swamp? Learn why connecting downspouts to perforated pipe is a disaster and how to install a solid drainage system that actually works.
The "Half-Cut" Mistake: How to Fix an Overgrown Texas Sage Without Ruining It
About to chop your Texas Sage? Don't cut it halfway. Learn why rejuvenation pruning is the secret to fixing overgrown Cenizo and when to do it safely.
The 'Buried Stem' Mistake: How to Fix a Sunken Garden Bed (Without Killing Your Trees)
Renter looking to raise a sunken garden bed? Stop. Burying tree trunks causes rot. Here is how to use mulch and pots for a safe, portable fix.