It has always been surprising to me that despite the fact that the cultivated lawn is a purely human invention, we should have such a tortured and painful relationship with our turf. Lawns started out as a very public sign of wealth — think Downton Abbey and the like. If you […]
Lawn and Garden
Tired of Your High-Maintenance Turf? 7 Reasons to Consider a Creeping Thyme Lawn
istockphoto.com You love your lush lawn, but maintaining it takes way too much time and effort. Three out of four seasons you’re out there mowing, edging, fertilizing, weeding … the list goes on. Enough is enough already! Making the switch to a creeping thyme lawn reaps many benefits, chief among […]
How Much Does Landscaping Cost? Breaking Down the Cost of Maintenance, Planting, and More
Photo: istockphoto.com Typical Range: $1,362 to $5,640 National Average: $3,415 Designing and maintaining a beautiful landscape is about more than just mowing and watering the yard—it can involve planting trees and shrubs, establishing perennial beds, and incorporating pathways and lighting. The typical cost for landscaping a yard ranges from approximately […]
How to build an eco-friendly lawn
Not every overgrown lawn in Eugene belongs to someone with a broken mower. Many interested in homegrown fruits and vegetables, native plants and the survival of crucial pollinators continue to transform grass-only spaces. More natural and inviting to the birds and the bees, reimagining a lawn can do a neighborhood an ecological […]
Lawn and garden survival tips for July in Oklahoma
This time of the year there are many lawn and garden “maintenance” tasks. Watering needs will escalate with the summer heat. Try to get in the habit of early morning irrigation or watering if possible. Plants need the water in the hottest part of the day, and early morning watering […]