Landscaping & lawn care guides
Landscaping and lawn care guides for Middle Tennessee
Plain-English advice on lawn calendars, grass types, aeration, weeds, watering, mulch, plants and outdoor living, written for Middle Tennessee yards.
Lawn careLawn Care Calendar for Middle Tennessee: What to Do Each MonthA month-by-month lawn care calendar for Middle Tennessee fescue, bermuda and zoysia lawns, from pre-emergent to fall overseeding.Read the guide
Lawn careFescue vs. Bermuda vs. Zoysia: Choosing a Lawn GrassMiddle Tennessee sits in the transition zone, so three grasses compete. Here is how fescue, bermuda and zoysia differ and how to choose.Read the guide
Lawn careWhen to Aerate and Overseed Your Lawn in Middle TennesseeTiming makes or breaks aeration and overseeding. Here is when to do each for fescue and for warm-season lawns, and why fall wins.Read the guide
DesignHow to Design a Low-Maintenance LandscapeA low-maintenance landscape is designed, not accidental. Here are the principles that cut mowing, weeding, watering and pruning.Read the guide
DesignHardy Plants for Middle Tennessee LandscapesPlants that thrive in Middle Tennessee's clay, heat, humidity and winter swings, from trees to groundcovers.Read the guide
CareHow to Water Your Lawn and Beds in Middle TennesseeHow much, how often and when to water lawns, new plantings and beds, plus how irrigation can help you do it right.Read the guide
CareMulch Guide: Types, Depth and When to RefreshWhat mulch does, which type to choose, how deep to spread it and how to avoid the common mistakes.Read the guide
HardscapePlanning a Patio or Outdoor Living SpaceHow to plan a patio or outdoor room: size, materials, layout, shade, lighting and how to phase the work.Read the guide
Lawn careCommon Lawn Weeds in Tennessee and How to Control ThemCrabgrass, clover, nutsedge, dandelions, chickweed and more. How to identify common lawn weeds and control them.Read the guide
SeasonalFall and Winter Yard Checklist for Middle TennesseeA practical checklist for fall and winter yard care: leaves, aeration, seeding, planting, irrigation shutdown and pruning.Read the guide
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