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5 Solutions for How to Remove a Tree Stump from Your Yard Safely

May 9, 2024 | bhg.com | Daniel Scott

Trending Videos Photo: Thankful Photography / Getty Images Figuring out how to remove a tree stump from your yard is a problem you'll likely face after a tree comes down. There are several methods to consider, depending on factors like your plan for the space after removal and your budget. This guide will walk you through important questions for deciding the best way to handle your situation, and explain each option for removing a stump.
9 Creative Tree Stump Ideas for Adding a Natural Touch to Your Garden

May 7, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Daniel Scott

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9 Creative Tree Stump Ideas for Adding a Natural Touch to Your Garden

May 7, 2024 | bhg.com | Daniel Scott

Trending Videos Photo: Kindra Clineff What grows up must come down when it comes to trees, but grinding or digging out the stump can be expensive and a lot of work. Instead, use these tree stump ideas to experiment with something new in your garden. Whether you decided to remove the tree or Mother Nature made the decision for you, now's your chance to get creative with what remains. 01of 09 Create a Natural Planter Bob Stefko Often, when a tree comes down, it is because the inside is hollow.
21 Xeriscape Plants That Don't Need Much Water to Look Gorgeous

Mar 22, 2024 | bhg.com | Daniel Scott

Trending Videos Photo: Ed Gohlich Xeriscape plants need little to no supplemental water in a landscape, and generally are undemanding when it comes to maintenance. But xeriscape doesn't mean your yard has to look like a desert. Depending on the plants you choose, a xeriscape garden can be lush, colorful, and vibrant. The list of xeriscape plants below includes drought-tolerant perennials, shrubs, grasses, succulents, and more that will fill your landscape with color. What Is Xeriscaping?
How to Plant and Grow Firestick Plant

Mar 15, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Daniel Scott

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Grow Firestick Plant tp Turn Up the Heat Indoors and Out

Mar 15, 2024 | bhg.com | Daniel Scott

In most areas of the country, firestick plant (Euphorbia tirucalli) is grown as a succulent houseplant, which has green stems that turn yellow in summer and fiery shades of orange, pink, and red in winter. The more sun the plant receives, the brighter the colors become. In dry regions that don’t freeze in winter, firesticks can be grown outdoors as a dense hedge or small tree. This guide covers how to grow firestick plants indoors or out in the garden.
11 Boxwood Alternatives for Adding Evergreen Elegance to Your Garden

Mar 8, 2024 | bhg.com | Daniel Scott

Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) are commonly thought of as narrow, tall evergreens poking up through the landscape or used as a privacy screen. However, many varieties are much more compact, such as 'Woodwardii' (shown here) that grows to a 4- to 5-foot globe, and ‘Tater Tot,’ which forms a rounded uniform ball 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide at maturity. An excellent evergreen for cooler climates, arborvitae can be grown as a hedge, a screen, or individual specimen plants.
Got a Tree in Your Yard That Needs to Go? Here's How to Get Rid of It

Jan 9, 2024 | bhg.com | Daniel Scott

There are lots of reasons to plant new trees, but sometimes you may need to know how to kill a tree that is growing where you don't want it. Say, a previous owner of your home planted a tree too close to the foundation. Or perhaps unwanted tree seedlings have popped up in inconvenient places around your yard. Maybe you've got a tree that's considered invasive in your area or causes severe allergies to you or a loved one. Here's how to kill a tree in your yard so it won't grow back.
How to Grow Living Stones, the Rock Stars of Any Succulent Collection

Jan 5, 2024 | bhg.com | Daniel Scott

Living stone plants (Lithops) are fascinating little succulents consisting of two plump, rounded leaves that resemble pebbles lying on the ground. The rest of the plant is hidden under the soil to protect it from the scorching sun in its native African environment. Translucent windows on the top of the leaf allow light in for photosynthesis. The patterns on these windows vary by species and enhance the pebble appearance.
Boxwood Blight: How to Spot and Prevent This Devastating Plant Disease

Dec 20, 2023 | bhg.com | Daniel Scott

Boxwood is a popular feature in many gardens, especially in hedges. However, boxwood blight is a relatively new yet increasingly widespread plant disease that is ruining or killing these evergreen shrubs. While there is currently no cure for infected plants, there are simple steps you can take to protect your boxwood from the disease.