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What if you could transform a tree stump from an eye-sore into a focal point? A tree stump flower bed is an inexpensive fix to an unsightly tree stump, adding height and variety to the landscape. It ...

When you spot unwanted grass living rent free in your flower beds, you may be tempted to spray some weedkiller to treat the area. And while that may kill the grass, it’ll also take out your flowers.

As your flower beds go dormant and your lawn loses its vigor in the cool weather, there's a key landscaping task you should ...

A private garden need only please its owner; after all, taste is very individual. But while beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, there are some basic garden design principles to keep in mind. An ...

If you don't already have a sidewalk, create your own! Adding a stone pathway helps you design the flow of the space and keeps everyone from trampling over the pretty blooms, too. There are several ...

You can find sidekicks everywhere: TV, of course (Ed McMahon to Johnny Carson); movies (Walter Sobchak to Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski); literature (Dr. Watson to Sherlock Holmes). Many well-designed ...

While you can opt to painstakingly maintain the edging of your flower bed by hand or with a string trimmer, a physical ...

The shrubs at this Park Cities home are tolerant of extreme weather conditions, both in summer and winter. The hedges and conical plants are boxwood varieties, while the tall ones in the other ...

A single orange mushroom sprouting in soil - PILOMPON KAEWPILOM/Shutterstock Maintaining flower beds around your home involves year-round work, including proper watering, weed management, and mulching ...