10 Things People Think Add Curb Appeal—But Don’t

10 Things People Think Add Curb Appeal—But Don’t

Not everything trending on Pinterest actually makes a yard look better. Some projects seem like a good idea but end up creating more visual noise or extra maintenance without adding real value. Fake Grass Rugs on the Porch They seem low-maintenance, but they trap dirt and get gross fast. They also hold moisture and can…

10 Front Yard Details That Look Like You Tried Too Hard

10 Front Yard Details That Look Like You Tried Too Hard

Trying to boost curb appeal is one thing. Making the yard look like it’s trying to win an award? That’s another. When things start looking too fussy or overdone, it can make people wonder what you’re trying to cover up—or worse, it feels forced instead of welcoming. Too Many Solar Lights A few along the…

9 Things In Your Yard That’ll Get Washed Out by Heavy Rain

9 Things In Your Yard That’ll Get Washed Out by Heavy Rain

When summer storms hit hard, your yard can go from put-together to patchy real fast. You don’t always notice it while it’s raining, but once that water settles, a lot of little details get washed away or beat down. If something always looks worn out or uneven after a storm, this might be why. These…

10 Yard Tools That Break Faster in the Summer Heat

10 Yard Tools That Break Faster in the Summer Heat

Some tools just aren’t built for southern summers. That blazing heat doesn’t just wear you down—it’s hard on the gear, too. If something’s made with cheap plastic, weak joints, or thin rubber, it’s not going to hold up when it’s sitting in a shed that feels like an oven. I’ve had handles warp, seals dry…

7 “Low-Maintenance” Plants That Will Wear You Out

7 “Low-Maintenance” Plants That Will Wear You Out

Plenty of plants get sold as “low maintenance,” but that label doesn’t always hold up once they’re in the ground. Some spread like wildfire, others get woody and unmanageable, and a few take over every corner of the yard before you even realize it. If you don’t want to spend your weekends cutting things back,…

Plants That Look Nice Until You Actually Have to Trim Them

Plants That Look Nice Until You Actually Have to Trim Them

Some plants are beautiful from a distance… until it’s time to maintain them. That’s when you start questioning all your life choices. Wisteria It’s romantic and dramatic when it blooms, but it’ll take over your porch, your fence, your roof—and maybe the neighbor’s yard too. You’ll spend half your summer yanking vines off everything you…