Leaf Blowers vs Leaf Rakes - Which Is Best & Why?

No matter where you live, or how much you like your neighbors, the minute a neighbor fires up a noisy leaf blower, you're at their mercy and have to deal with the loud noise & air pollution. Still, leaf blowers are commonly seen as the simpler, faster option when it comes to gathering leaves. But are they really more efficient than raking?...

Do's & Don't When Making A Rain Barrel For Rainwater Collection

Did you know that 623 gallons of water can be harvested from 1 inch of rain on a 1,000-square-foot roof? As far as rain barrels are concerned, a typical 1/2-inch rainfall will fill a 50- to 55-gallon barrel.

Yard Aeration: How & When To Aerate Your Lawn

Stick a screwdriver into your lawn. If the screwdriver slides into the lawn with ease, then you do not need to aerate your lawn. However, if the screwdriver seems to resist your efforts, lawn aeration is most likely necessary. Here's what you need to know about yard aeration

12 Lawn, Garden & Home Projects That Should Be On Your Fall To-Do List

There are so many things that need to get done around the house before the snow starts falling. This list of reminders will help you get a head start on your fall chores...

7 Easier Ways To Rake Leaves (...And Keep It FUN!)

Great tips to make raking leaves and other yard debris even easier. These are things I bet most people wouldn't even think of...

Instead Of Patch Perfect, We Like Scotts PatchMaster Tall Fescue Seed Mix

Last year, we seeded some bare spots in our yard with Scott's PatchMaster Seed Mix. It worked so well that this year, we decided to use it to cover a much larger area. Here's why we chose Scott's Patch Master Grass Seed Mix instead of Patch Perfect.

We've All Resorted To Mowing Leaves Before, Right?

Raking leaves is a pain alright, but I have to admit, I've never considered mowing the sidewalks!