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Budget Backyard Improvements

A great backyard doesn’t have to involve a landscape architect or a construction crew. Most improvements that make a real ...
Rocks and mulch are commonly used in landscaping. But one trick to keep those cover options in place could be ineffective, ...
A cooler sun, softer soil and a simple shift in routine are changing the way people keep paths tidy this autumn. Across the ...
Some ghastly garden scenarios, like my mint mishap, are clearly our own fault, but the blame for others can fall squarely on ...
There may be a 20-foot-tall skeleton on your next-door neighbor's lawn and zombies in the yard across the street, but the real horrors often lie in unmarked graves in the gardens of those you least ...
There may be a 20-foot-tall skeleton on your next-door neighbor’s lawn and zombies in the yard across the street, but the real horrors often lie in unmarked graves in the gardens of those you least su ...
October creeps in with cool air and long shadows, and gardeners face a small, time-limited chance to shape winter scent. The ...
In the TikTok video, Mile High DIY (@MileHighDIY) shows how they built the rain-fed "food forest" in their yard using just a few tools and items. In the video, the couple visits multiple local ...
MANITOWOC – The Manitowoc County Recycling Center is adjusting its hours. The main office will be closed on Saturdays starting Nov. 1, and will reopen on Saturdays in April 2026, according to a ...
Defensible space is a carefully maintained area around your home that reduces the risk of wildfire reaching your structure.
Nope. Weeds can be annoying. They compete with other plants for nutrients and can turn a pretty, organized garden into a ...
Wood mulch and compost available for a fee Wood mulch and compost are available for a fee at the main office. Loading is generally available for small loads with trailers or open truck beds 7:30 to ...