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  • 6 Tips for Water-Efficient Landscaping

    Most people dream of a lush backyard oasis but don’t know how to turn it into a reality. We’re here to help! Here are six ways to show your neighborhood that the right landscaping can be both eco-friendly and stunningly beautiful!

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    1. Group Thirsty Plants Together

    Some plants won’t need more water than nature provides. However, if you’ve become enchanted with a few finicky plants that will need some extra help, place those plants together. That way you’ll be able to give them the extra attention they need without watering the whole yard.

     

  • Outdoor Tips to Save Time this Summer

    By Carson Arthur

    Want to save time this summer? Here are my top outdoor tips to make your life easier!

    Outdoor Tips to Save Time this Summer - bhgrelife.com

     

    Plants are work. Whenever the experts talk about low maintenance plants, they are still talking about work, just less work. For some problem areas, you want no-work solutions. Garden art, or non-living items are just that; cool things in your gardens that require no effort. Funky birdhouses, architectural metal shapes, even tall wood obelisks all make for an interesting garden space and once they are in, they require zero effort to maintain! In fact, most of these items look better with age.