Season 4
How to Landscape Around Trees
When planning and planting, it’s tempting to beautify the base of your trees with plenty of mulch, plants, and flowers. However, going overboard can have…
How to Sharpen Mower Blades
The foundation of a beautiful lawn is an immaculate cut. But did you know that proper care for your mower’s blades pays huge dividends for…
Cold Weather Care for Perennial Plants
It’s a common misconception that once fall rolls around, perennials simply go dormant and don’t require any maintenance until spring. Plus, it’s always temping to…
How to Prune Tomato Plants
Tomatoes are known as the quintessential backyard crop for a reason. They’re easy to grow and almost everyone—from the greenest thumb to the greenest gardener—has…Season 3
Benefits of DIY Soil Test Kits
Everyone does better with a checkup, and so does your soil! Among the many things you have to consider while prepping your garden for the…
Determining Plant Sun Exposure
Everyone does better with some sun—and so do your plants! Part sun or part shade, full sun or full shade—what does it mean and how…
The Benefits of Dethatching
We’ve all heard of thatch—but what is it, exactly? Follow along to learn what thatch is made of, get the lowdown on the process of…
How to Plant a Pollinator Garden
There’s no avoiding the fact that quite nearly everything needs the help of pollinators to grow. But did you know that all it takes is…
The Benefits of Deadheading Flowers
Everyone loves a garden full of flowers. But did you know that there’s a way to grow even more without having to spend an extra…Season 2
Benefits of Growing Plants From Seeds
Store-bought plants can be incredibly temping—especially since they're already on the path to being fully-grown. However, growing plants from seeds is cheaper, just as easy,…
Benefits of Vegetable Companion Planting
Companion planting—the process of planting different fruits, veggies and flowers together for a variety of beneficial reasons like improving crop productivity—can seem incredibly difficult at…
How to Get Started Transplanting Plants
Sometimes your plants need to be relocated. Maybe they could stand a little more sun, a tad more space to grow—or perhaps you just want…
How To Plant A Cut Flower Garden
There’s nothing better than a fresh floral arrangement—they smell good, look good, make for great gifts and immediately brighten up any space. That’s where growing…
How to Spot and Prevent Lawn Disease
A sick lawn is an unhappy lawn, and it’s bound to tank your yard’s curb appeal. That’s where knowing the warning signs and symptoms of…Season 1
Find Your Plant Hardiness Zone
When choosing what kind of plants to put down in their yard, most homeowners think of the what and the where. A beautiful plant in…
What Do the Numbers on Fertilizer Mean?
Ever wonder what the three numbers on fertilizer mean? Well, we’re going to help you learn what each—Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium—are all about. Understanding lawn…
How to Determine the Right Mowing Height
Virtually all homeowners seem to have a personal opinion on the height their lawn should be mowed at. Unfortunately, their opinions are all too often…
How to Repair Bare Spots in Your Lawn
Even if you have lush, green grass, you’re going to have to learn how to repair bare spots in your lawn. Follow the steps in…
Lawn Watering Tips: How Much and How Often
Although most folks know the critical role watering grass plays in lawn health and appearance, many don’t know how to go about doing so properly.…YOU MAY ALSO LIKE…
About This Series
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.
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