To prevent mushrooms in your yard, you can adjust your watering practices, mow at the correct height, dethatch, aerate, increase sunlight, and improve the drainage in your yard.
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Some of the benefits of xeriscaping your yard include water conservation, increased biodiversity, reduced water costs, less lawn maintenance, and an increase in property value.
When to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses
The best time to cut back ornamental grasses is typically in the spring, when new shoots grow, but are not yet so tall that you’d clip their tips when cutting. Late fall and winter are also good options for some grass types and local climates.
What Plants Repel Mosquitoes?
Use mosquito-repellent plants such as lavender and geraniums as natural ways to drive away mosquitoes. Here are 13 plants that repel mosquitoes — plenty to choose from and add to your garden.
16 Best Wind-Resistant Trees
Wind-resistant trees have deep, extensive roots and flexible wood that bends under wind pressure instead of breaking, such as:
• Canary Island date palm
• Live oak
• Crape myrtle
• American beech
• Bald cypress
12 Ways to Get Rid of Standing Water in Your Yard
There are several ways to get rid of standing water, such as improving surface drainage and soil structure, installing French drains, and watering wisely. Learn all about them in this guide.
What Causes Mushrooms in My Yard?
Moisture, shade, poor drainage, and excess thatch can cause mushrooms to grow in your yard. Although they’re not bad for your lawn in most cases, if they pose safety issues, you’ll want to remove them immediately and take measures (aeration and dethatching) to prevent them in the future.
How to Get Rid of Chickweed
Spot-treating with herbicides, using natural solutions, and even hand-pulling the weeds — there are many ways to eliminate chickweed. Discover how to get rid of chickweed on your lawn for good.
13 Common Lawn Mowing Mistakes to Avoid
Learn from an expert the ways to avoid common mowing mistakes, such as neglecting lawn mower maintenance, scalping the grass, or mowing inconsistently.
Types of Mulch for Your Landscape
With so many types of mulch, such as wood chips, bark, cardboard, gravel, and rubber, it can be confusing to choose among them. We’ll help you understand each type so you can choose the right one for your landscape.