If you have a lawn, it needs regular mowing. And the clippings have to go somewhere.
Bagging clippings involves collecting the cut grass and either putting it in a compost bin or disposing of it in an approved yard waste container.
Or you can decide to mulch the clippings instead. Mulching means the grass clippings remain in the yard, where they decompose over time.
Mulching vs. bagging grass clippings: which is best? Here in Idaho, we need both methods.
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Imagine the glow of a fire warming your face as you chat with friends on a crisp fall evening. Or, what about enjoying the taste of roasted marshmallows as you tell stories around the flames?
The ways you can enjoy your backyard fire pit are pretty endless — if you have the right design, fire pit size, location and construction from the start, that is.
So before you start imagining all of the ways your fire pit will enhance your outdoor space, here are some important things you better think about first.
This guide covers everything you need to know about planning your perfect backyard fire pit, from safety tips to choosing the best material, and how to find the right team for installation.
You have the landscape design of your dreams all planned out, from the planting materials to the layout.
Now, it’s time to bring that vision to life so you can start enjoying your transformed outdoor space. But in between signing off on the stunning landscape design and sipping cocktails on your living area, things can get a bit messy — and that’s completely normal.
Instead of feeling horrified when you look out your window only to see dirt where your lawn once was, you need to understand what all goes on during the landscape construction process.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa has nothing on your patio, and watching things roll across the pavers has actually become your least-favorite pastime. But no matter how hard you try, one thing is constant: your patio pavers are not level. How frustrating.
Before you can fix your problem (or prevent it in the future), you need to figure out what’s causing the uneven surface. Here are five possible reasons your patio pavers aren’t level and how to fix them.
Paver problems?
You're not alone.
Your paver patio looked so great when it was first installed, didn't it? All those bricks perfectly aligned.
But time takes a toll on paver surfaces. A crack here, a crooked brick there. And why do some pavers look like they’re sinking into the ground?
When the time comes, do you know how to repair a paver patio? How to fix sunken pavers? How to replace broken pavers?
Don't worry — you'll have those pavers looking pretty again in no time.
