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Landscaping

No Mow Lawn Mix on a lawn

Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives: Turf Grasses

If you want a yard that demands less time, money, and water, consider low-maintenance grasses in lieu of the traditional lawn. Read More

Progress E K
Effort High 1-3 mos (prep and plant)
Investment Low $4-$500 (seed or plant 1,000 s.f.)
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Moss lawn at house

Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives: Ground Cover

If you want a yard that demands less time, money, and water, consider ground cover rather than a traditional lawn. Read More

Progress E K
Effort High 1-3 mos (prep and plant)
Investment Low $4-$500 (seed or plant 1,000 s.f.)
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Dramatic landscape lighting outside house

Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety

Well-planned outdoor lighting improves curb appeal, safety, and security for your home. Read More

Progress H E K
Value Added Med $2,400 (upper bracket homes)
Effort Low 3-4 hours (choosing fixtures)
Investment High $4,900 (lighting package, installed)
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Picking apples from home fruit tree

Save Money By Growing Fruit Trees

Money really can grow on trees! Cut your grocery bill while improving your landscape by planting and growing a fruit tree. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Low $70/yr. in produce
Effort Low 1-2 hrs (select and plant)
Investment Low $55-$65 (tree plus supplies)
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Lawn irrigation system at a home

7 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid

Novice gardeners can get their landscapes off to a healthy start by heeding some tried-and-true tips from the pros. Read More

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Effort High 2-4 hrs/wk (growing season)
Investment Low $250 to $500 (pro design help)
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Wooden fence in yard of residence

Fencing: A Guide to the Options

When shopping for a fence, you need to consider everything from style to function to how much maintenance it’ll require. Read More

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Effort Low 1-2 days
Investment High $350-$3,000 (for 50 feet of fence)
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Edible Estates Regional Prototype Garden #6: Baltimore

Save Money with Your Edible Garden

An edible garden featuring vegetables and herbs can save you a bundle if you keep it simple and raise plants that offer high yields. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $100-$500/yr. (produce)
Effort Low 15-20 hrs/mo
Investment Low $80-$250 (supplies, seeds)
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Front yard using low-water landscaping

10 Tips for Saving Water in the Garden

Pick the right plants for your local growing conditions and you’ll save water, cut down on maintenance, and have a beautiful yard. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Low $50/yr off water bills
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French drain in front of house

French Drains: When You Need Them

If you have a soggy yard or a wet basement, the solution may be an exterior or interior French drain, a channel that collects water and diverts it safely away. Read More

Progress K
Effort Med 2-4 days
Investment Med $3,000-$12,000
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house with landscaped front lawn

Develop a Landscape Plan to Fit Your Budget

The success of any landscaping project depends on having a plan and sticking to it. Read More

Progress K
Effort High 1-4 wks for plan
Investment Med $300 - $2,500 for pro plan
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All Decked Out

Thinking about adding a deck this spring?

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