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Turning a Bare Front Yard Into a Cottage Garden (Without Flooding Your Basement)
New home in Zone 7a? Don't just plant peonies. Learn how to verify drainage, layer evergreens for winter interest, and design a cottage garden that lasts.
The 'Bowling Alley' Backyard: How to Turn a Narrow Mud Pit Into a Fire Pit Lounge
Got a long, narrow backyard full of weeds and dirt? Here is how to break up the 'bowling alley' look and build a safe, mud-free fire pit lounge for entertaining.
Turning a Muddy Clay "Bowling Alley" Into a Grass-Free Family Oasis
A Melbourne homeowner wants a lush garden without the lawn care. Here is how to fix the clay soil, zone a narrow yard, and build raised beds that actually drain.
Don't 'Farmhouse' Your 1950s Ranch: How to Add Texture Without Trending Hard
Updating a flat 1950s cinder block ranch? Don't paint it white and add black windows. Here is how to use wood accents and shade landscaping to fix it.
Thinking of Painting Your Stucco House Black? The 'Thermal Shock' Risk You Need to Know
Love the modern black farmhouse look? Before you paint your stucco Tricorn Black, read this guide on thermal shock, cracking risks, and landscape contrast.
The "Drunk Snake" Driveway: Why You Can't Eyeball Brick Edging
Laying brick edging along a gravel driveway? Don't skip the sand bed or eyeball the curves. Here is how to get professional lines without digging to China.