10 Landscaping Mistakes That Make You Look Like You Don’t Know What You’re Doing

10 Landscaping Mistakes That Make You Look Like You Don’t Know What You’re Doing

When landscaping looks off, people can usually tell—even if they can’t quite put their finger on why. It’s not always about how much you spend or how fancy it is. It comes down to planning, scale, and maintenance. And truthfully, there are a few mistakes that instantly give away when someone’s winging it. If you…

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10 Things in Your Yard That Are Attracting Pests Right Now

You can do everything right inside the house, but if your yard is sending out the welcome mat to pests, you’ll keep seeing them. Mosquitoes, ants, rodents, and more are drawn to specific things—some of which are surprisingly easy to overlook. It doesn’t always take standing water or piles of trash. Sometimes it’s that one…

8 Plants in Your Garden That Attract More Bugs Than Bees

8 Plants in Your Garden That Attract More Bugs Than Bees

If you’re planting with pollinators in mind, it’s easy to assume anything blooming is good for bees. But some garden favorites end up attracting more pests than beneficial insects. Certain flowers and shrubs bring in aphids, mites, beetles, and mosquitoes—without offering much for bees at all. Whether it’s the type of nectar, the scent, or…

10 Landscaping Decisions We’d Take Back If We Could

10 Landscaping Decisions We’d Take Back If We Could

Every yard comes with a learning curve. A lot of us have made landscaping choices that seemed like smart ideas at the time—fast-growing trees, trendy edging, low-maintenance groundcovers—only to realize later they created more work, more mess, or more problems than we bargained for. Sometimes the issue shows up in a year, sometimes it takes…

10 Popular Trees That Destroy Sidewalks and Foundations

10 Popular Trees That Destroy Sidewalks and Foundations

Trees can add beauty, shade, and value to your yard—but not all of them are a good fit near structures. Some popular varieties have aggressive root systems that go looking for moisture and space, which often leads them straight to foundations, sidewalks, and sewer lines. Homeowners love the quick growth or look of these trees…