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Lessons learned while renovating a lawn

After nearly 20 years of letting things be in our lawn, we decided early last spring to give the lawn a makeover. Early spring, when temperatures are cool and rain is expected, is an excellent time to renovate turfgrass. Fall is good, too. Summer is not recommended.

Quick tip: Make kinder evergreen cuts

Take care when hacking branches off your trees and shrubs for holiday projects

How to plant a tree in your garden

Here are 8 basic steps to follow to successfully plant a tree in your garden.

A collection of Japanese string art, also known as kokedama. (Photo by Wikimedia)

How to make kokedama

Elegant in their simplicity, Japanese moss balls, called Kokedama, are easy to create. We show you how, but be warned—there are strings attached.