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That ‘Dead’ Vine is Ruining Your Fence: How to Swap Privacy Screens in Deep Shade
Is your shade vine bare at the bottom and eating your fence? Here’s why you need to remove it and the best deep-shade alternatives for privacy.
That Awkward Dirt Strip Next to Your Foundation: Why Concrete Is a Mistake
Got a gap between your path and the house? Don't pour a slab over your utility lines. Here is the permeable, curve-friendly fix for trash can storage.
That Alien 'Bamboo' in Your Lawn is a Nightmare: How to Kill Horsetail
Found weird green spikes in your grass? It's Horsetail (Equisetum). Here is why you must never pull it out and the only herbicide that actually works.
Surface Rocks in a Patchy Lawn: Why Tilling Is a Mistake and How to Fix It
New home with a rocky, patchy yard? Don't till it. Here is the right way to remove surface stones, preserve soil structure, and fix shade issues in Dallas.
Slippery Green Slime: How to Kill Moss on Brick Pavers (And Keep It Gone)
Moss on shady brick patios is a major slip hazard. Learn why pressure washing destroys your base and how to fix it with bleach, polymeric sand, or a gravel swap.
Painting Old Concrete Roof Tiles: The Right Way to Modernize a Dated 90s Green
Repainting a 70-year-old concrete roof? Here is how to choose a charcoal grey that works with red brick and prevents moisture damage.