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A charred tree trunk stands amidst a grassy yard with tools and stone walls in the background.

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Homeowner warned after sharing photo of rock ring landscaping mistake: 'This is a tree killer'

Sprinklers spraying water over a green lawn on a sunny day.

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City gets ultimatum: Cut water usage by 40%, 'It will not be easy'

A front yard featuring a stone path, potted plants, and landscaping fabric.

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Homeowner receives warnings after sharing progress photo of landscaping project: '[It] is a mistake'

A person holds a black tarp while showing soil with concerns about its quality in a backyard setting.

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Landscaper highlights consequences of using weed fabric in garden beds

A lush green plant with feathery leaves surrounded by dense foliage.

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Resident makes concerning discovery about 'New England palm tree' spotted growing all over state

A person in safety gear uses a chainsaw to cut down a tree in a grassy area near a fenced farm.

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Homeowner shares message after unleashing chainsaw on Bradford pear tree

A woman with long hair makes a playful facial expression while suggesting not to do something.

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Gardener urges caution after making huge mistake in garden: 'I really regret planting these'

A homeowner witnessed this firsthand when unearthed some unexpected finds while digging in their yard to install new garden beds.

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New homeowner discovers 'odd' rope buried in yard after breaking ground on renovation

Homeowner pulling up weedblock fabric.

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Homeowner unearths rotting fabric left by previous owner: 'Under the deepest roots I found [it]'

"Why would anyone do this?"

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Homeowner warned after neighbor covers lawn in 'toxic' material

"It will take over."

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Disturbed gardener warned after finding 'giant thing' growing

"It can grow really quickly."

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Expert warns gardeners after spotting certain growth in front yard