The Lawn Almanac

Yard & Landscaping

Crisp bed edges, mulch and ground covers for the spots grass hates, and the small backyard projects that frame the lawn and trim down how much you have to mow.

Yard & Landscaping

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Yard & Landscaping

How to Edge a Lawn for a Clean, Crisp Border

Learn how to edge a lawn for sharp, professional-looking borders along walkways and garden beds using the right tools and technique.

July 3, 2026
Yard & Landscaping

Choosing and Installing Edging Between Lawn and Beds

A practical guide to lawn edging ideas: types of garden edging, metal vs plastic, and how to install landscape edging so beds stay tidy all season.

July 1, 2026
Yard & Landscaping

How to Plan a Backyard Layout

A practical walkthrough for designing a backyard from scratch. Learn how to map zones, work with your site conditions, and build a small backyard plan that a...

June 28, 2026
Yard & Landscaping

Low-Maintenance Backyard Ideas That Cut Down on Mowing

Practical ways to reduce lawn size and create an easy care backyard with less grass to mow, from ground covers to mulched beds and simple hardscaping.

June 25, 2026
Yard & Landscaping

Landscaping a Slope to Stop Erosion

Learn how to landscape a slope with practical erosion control on a hill: choosing plants, building terraces, and stopping soil washing away for good.

June 19, 2026
Yard & Landscaping

How to Build and Plant a Simple Garden Bed

Learn how to make a garden bed from scratch: mark the shape, remove grass, improve soil with compost, then plant and mulch for a clean result.

June 16, 2026
Yard & Landscaping

Ground Covers for Spots Where Grass Won't Grow

The best ground covers for shade, slopes, and high-traffic gaps where grass struggles, with practical plant picks and planting tips.

June 12, 2026
Yard & Landscaping

How to Mulch Garden Beds the Right Way

Learn how to mulch flower beds properly: the right depth, best mulch types, how much to buy, and mistakes to avoid for healthier plants.

June 7, 2026

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