Ecoyards

Two dogs, one black and one light brown, stick their heads out of a car window while parked on a street.

Plants poisonous to dogs

Coffee grounds spilled onto a white plate with a black coffee filter container tipped over in the background.

Composting, mulching with coffee grounds

A snow-covered front yard with a shoveled path leading to a lit front door at night. Snow is piled on both sides of the walkway and on bushes.

Gardening calendar: January

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Winter gardens

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Great plant picks

LED Landscape Lighting

Close-up of green moss growing among blades of grass outdoors.

Moss – Symptom of a Stressed Lawn

A child lies on the grass and is partially covered by a pile of dry, brown autumn leaves, with their face and upper body visible.

What to Do With Fall Leaves: Composting and Mulching Tips