#Landscaping

Why Your Backyard Looks Cheap (And How Concrete Fixes It Fast)

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I took a walk around the neighborhood last weekend and saw three different houses with those flimsy plastic edging kits from the big-box stores. One was already cracked from a weed whacker, and the other two were sagging like a wet cardboard box. It’s a waste of money. If you want easy backyard upgrades that … Read more

Why Your Hydrangeas Look Like Dead Sticks (And How to Fix It)

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I spent yesterday morning watching my neighbor hack away at his bigleaf hydrangeas like he was clearing a path through a jungle. It hurt to watch. He’s going to have a lovely view of green leaves this summer, but he won’t see a single flower. Why? Because he doesn’t know the difference between “old wood” … Read more