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Backyard Smart

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As with any hobby, the more you fall in love with having a great backyard, the less you realize you know. And, the less you realize you know, the number of questions you have exponentially increases.

What’s my growing zone? How do I transplant this plant? Do I really need to edge my lawn? Where should I plant this tree?

From deadheading to dethatching, soil tests to sun exposure, pollinators to proper watering, Backyard Smart answers the lawn-and-garden questions homeowners are looking for. Helping them live their best Backyard Life.

Signature Stories

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Since 1982, Exmark has focused on giving lawn care professionals a competitive edge when it comes to efficiency, productivity and Signature cut quality. We’re honored to work with some of the best landscape pros across the country and in Exmark Signature Stories, we’ll introduce you to some of them.

Each Exmark Signature Stories episode offers a glimpse into the background and day to day operations of landscape maintenance professionals who are living the life and doing it right. You’ll learn how they’ve built their businesses, along with tips borne from their experiences over the years.

Whether you’re a green industry professional, an aspiring landscape pro, or simply want to hear an inspiring story about good people succeeding, Exmark Signature Stories are a quick hit of positive energy.

Living Rural: Pond Management

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Those seeking a rural lifestyle have a different view on many things at home. Wide-open space, property that generally include opportunities for fishing, farming, hunting or homesteading, and the enjoyment of simple pleasures are hallmarks of this way of life.

Here at Backyard Life, we celebrate the joys of outdoor living. But, we also saw a number of you go beyond the backyard in search of a more rural setting. And, searching to get more out of life.

Our latest Original content series, Living Rural, was created for just those kinds of people. 

This season, we’re focusing on a topic near and dear to rural lifers who own ponds and love to fish. Which is why each episode will cascade off our primary theme: trophy bass management for ponds.

Produced in conjunction with our friends at Purina and hosted by fisheries biologist Greg Grimes, this three-video series will address how to use stocking, fish habitat, and harvesting strategies to grow trophy-bass in your own pond.

So, if you’re wanting to transform your run-of-the-mill pond into a big-bass haven, we’re sure you’ll find this expert advice to be both educational and enjoyable. Enough talk, check out the first episode!

Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme Projects

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Want to see backyard beautification projects that can be done in a weekend, but enjoyed for a lifetime? Then, don’t miss Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme Projects—Exmark’s newest Original video series!

Join landscape design pro and series host Doug Scott as he and various contractor partners take backyard landscapes to entirely new levels. From a raised garden bed, water feature and custom under-decking solution, to a boulder retaining wall and pergola, each video provides detailed materials lists and step-by-step build advice.

Dream Yards

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Looking for the inspiration you need to create your dream outdoor living space? Look no further! Tune into Dream Yards to get a step up on your backyard life.

Hosted by the Bone Collector, Michael Waddell, landscape architect Bill Slack, and landscape designer Jane Waldrop, Dream Yards explores incredible backyards all across the country. Alongside the Backyard Life team, Bill and Jane meet the minds behind the yards and gain insider access to the inspiration that created each of these special places. Even better, Michael acts as host and homeowner—giving us a tour of his one-of-a-kind outdoor lover’s paradise.

Whether you’re dreaming of a yard boasting a decked-out cooking area, beautiful water garden, interactive play space, breathtaking views, or are simply looking for a way to enjoy even more wildlife on your property, Dream Yards will provide the inspiration and know-how you’ll need to do just that!

Meet Michael, Bill and Jane and enjoy a Q&A with the Bone Collector where we get to know all about hunting’s most iconic superstar.

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