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Gardener distressed after realizing truth about newly purchased plant: ‘I am wondering if I should just get rid of it’

"While at work today, I got a text from my landlord."

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Tenant ‘livid’ over landlord’s heavy-handed approach to lawn care: ‘They … chopped [it] down to the dirt’

“It is all so astonishingly ... debased and wasteful.”

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Tenant offers clever workaround for ‘pointless’ HOA-mandated lawn care: ‘A bright and shining example’

You can net nearly $2,000 over 10 years.

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Upgrading your lawn care routine could save you hundreds of dollars — here’s how to get started

"I did not choose this and it is what it is."

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Homeowner scrambles to save neighborhood wetland from ‘Negative Nancy’ neighbor: ‘This could be happening in your backyard as well’

The process itself is easy.

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Woman shares ‘dad hack’ that could save you thousands this winter: ‘Follow these simple steps’

"[This] makes me sad."

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Homeowner draws ire with photo of controversial lawn alternative decision: ‘The sooner it’s banned, the better’

“Wow this is so interesting!”

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Gardener demonstrates foolproof method to keep pests away from your plants: ‘This is a prime example’

"My mom has been struggling with her lawn for a while."

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Homeowner hatches plan to turn mom’s unruly lawn into beautiful garden: ‘I want to start over’

"Even warm-weather plants like tomatoes can be harmed..."

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Plant experts forced to draw new hardiness zone map after unprecedented changes: ‘Half of the country [is] shifting’

Perhaps it’s worth taking a leaf out of these experts’ books.

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Experts warn against traditional fall yardwork routine: ‘Laziness has a positive impact’

"This is exactly the reason I like to let things grow."

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Homeowner shares photo of unexpected visitors after neglecting vegetable garden: ‘I would have missed out on this if I had a traditional lawn’