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Before You Buy Trees Online: My Experience Planting Bare Root Trees vs. Potted Trees In Containers + Why I’ll Be Buying From The ‘Fast Growing Trees’ Site Again

I wanted to buy an affordable potted tree for my backyard, so I turned to a site called Fast Growing Trees. Here's why I'd buy trees online from them again.

Floratam Grass 101: See If This Pest-Resistant Variety Of St. Augustine Grass Is Right For Your Yard

Floratam grass is perfect for many homeowners in Florida, southern Texas, Louisiana, and other parts of the United States. But is it the right type of grass for YOUR yard? Here are the pros & cons of Floratam + Tips on growing a beautiful Floratam lawn -- including how to mow, water, and fertilize Floratam properly.

8 Super Creative DIY Exterior Home Renovation Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank

Simple DIY exterior home renovations that won't cost an arm and a leg. 8 home exterior design projects you can start this weekend to spruce up your house, plus exterior home remodel tips, and money-saving ideas to get you started.

How Much Does It Cost To Drill A Water Well?

Want to know how much it costs to drill a water well? You're not alone. I'm sharing all the best tips from a custom homebuilder - to help you dig own well.

Simple Curb Appeal Ideas: How To Create Curb Appeal When You Don’t Have A Yard

When you think of curb appeal do, you think of a perfectly manicured front yard? I used to. Here are great curb appeal ideas for those of us without a yard!

6 Remodeling Projects That Will Increase Your Home’s Value – Some Do’s & Don’ts Before You Start

Do this and don't do that! Before you start any home remodeling project, be sure to consider what adds value and what doesn't if you plan to sell your home.

Colorful Winter Landscaping: 6 Plants That Add Color To Your Winter Landscape

Don't let the cold weather take all the color out of your garden! Here are 6 hardy & colorful plants you'll want to incorporate into your winter landscaping.

Remodeling Your House? You’ll Need A Building Permit! 5 Facts About Building Permits Homeowners Often Overlook

Don't get caught remodeling your home without a building permit... it can be a costly mistake! Here's when you need a building permit, and when you don't.

Curb Appeal Ideas: 5 Outdoor Home Improvement Projects You Can DIY To Save Over $3,000

DIY curb appeal ideas & exterior home improvement projects. See how much it costs to stain a deck, seal a driveway, add a gravel path, paint vinyl siding, etc

5 Essential Tree Pruning Tools Every Homeowner Should Have (…To Avoid Dumb Landscape Ideas Like This One)

Keep up with your tree pruning or you may find your home's landscape in dire need of trimming like this one! Here are the 5 tree pruning tools you need.

A French Drain System Made Easy With EZflow Pre-Engineered Drainage System

The EZflow French drain system is an innovative product consisting of 90% recycled content. It counts toward LEED credits, is easy to install, saves time & money.

Conservation Subdivisions: Why Trees And Green Space Are Important Where You Live

Conservation subdivisions combine green space and trees with community living, for the ultimate in eco-friendly community design.

DIY Stepping Stone Walkway Ideas + Tips To Build Stone Walkways Yourself

See how to build a stone walkway... like I did. It's relatively simple and you can do it yourself with these tips.

How To Find A Tree Service: My Own Tips From Personal Experience

Knowing how to find a tree service BEFORE you need will save you a lot of money and heartache. Here's how to find a tree service - or arborist - locally.

3 Great Reasons To Have Concrete Landscape Curbing Installed

Continuous concrete landscape curbing has been around for decades but it is gaining popularity as a great way to give your yard that professional finishing touch.

The HGTV Green Home Teaches Water Conservation

Water conservation was a key factor in earning the HGTV Green Home the LEED Gold-level certification amongst the myriad of products, construction methods, materials and ideas that indeed makes this an excellent example of how to build a green home.

Home Garden Tours Are A Great Place To Gather Landscape Ideas

The 7th Annual Sandy Springs Society Home Garden Tour showcased 5 spectacular private home gardens and provided a wealth of ideas for anyone attending the event.

This Is The Most Life-Like Tree Face I’ve Ever Seen!

A tree costume to beat all tree costumes at the GA Renaissance Festival. Even a smaller version of this would make a great costume idea for Halloween.