Tips and Inspiration for Your Lawn and Garden

Erosion is a persistent challenge on sloped landscapes. Rainwater and gravity work together to strip away topsoil, leaving bare patches, unstable ground, and drainage problems behind.

It’s a common and confusing sight for many homeowners—your lawn looks lush and healthy in the morning, but by midday, patches of grass suddenly start curling inward, looking dry and brittle like straw.

A thin lawn can be frustrating. Whether it’s due to compacted soil, too much shade, poor drainage, nutrient deficiencies, drought stress, or simply mowing too low, thin grass can make your entire yard look tired and patchy. It’s not just about the aesthetics, either.

Mushrooms in your lawn might conjure charming visions of fairytale forests and cottagecore aesthetics—tiny caps peeking through the grass after a rainy day.

Fairy rings have long fascinated storytellers and nature lovers alike. According to European folklore, these mysterious circles of mushrooms or lush green grass were believed to mark the spot where dancing fairies had gathered under moonlight.

Summer is here—and with it comes heat, foot traffic, and dry spells that can make your lawn look thin, tired, or downright patchy.

When setting up an outdoor play space for kids, two popular options often come to mind: sand and grass. Both have their appeal, and if you’re fortunate enough to have room, having both can offer the best of both worlds.

Picture this: it’s a warm afternoon, and your kids are darting across the backyard in a blur of giggles and bare feet. The family dog bounds behind them, tail wagging, ears flopping.

Florida’s warm climate creates favorable growing conditions for lawns, but one factor that often poses a challenge is the state’s naturally sandy soil. From the Panhandle to the Keys, much of Florida’s landscape sits on a foundation of large, loose sand particles with very little organic matter.

Planting grass on a slope may look easy, but anyone who’s tried knows it can quickly turn into a frustrating task. Between water runoff, erosion, and poor soil stability, it’s common for newly planted grass to struggle—or even wash away—before it gets the chance to root.

When you’ve finished installing grass plugs, you may find yourself with a few extra, and you’re faced with the question: can you save those leftover grass plugs for later? Grass plugs are mature grass plants that are pre-grown in small trays, ready for planting.

Core aeration is one of the most effective ways to improve your lawn’s health, particularly when preparing the soil for new grass plugs. It’s an essential part of lawn care that addresses compacted soil—a common issue caused by foot traffic, heavy equipment, or natural settling over time.