July 28, 20267 min
My Neighbor's Grass is Greener — A Scientific Investigation
I conducted a rigorous scientific study of my neighbor's lawn. The results were humbling. Also, he's been secretly using a lawn service.
Lawn CareHumor
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Dirt, plants, and the occasional sidewalk
Landscaping advice for people who love their yard but hate their weedeater.
July 26, 20266 min
The Seven Plants That Will Survive Your Care (Probably)
Not everyone has the will to water. Here are the plants that will stick with you through drought, neglect, and that two-week vacation where you forgot to arrange plant care.
Plant SelectionHumor
Read More July 24, 20268 min
The Most Expensive Way to Kill a Tree (And Other Landscaping Mistakes)
A cautionary tale about over-pruning, planting too deep, and the $4,000 mistake I made with a backhoe.
MistakesHumor
Read More July 22, 20266 min
Your Lawn Doesn't Hate You. It's Just a High-Maintenance Relationship.
Brown spots, crabgrass, mysterious rings of mushrooms — these are not signs of personal failure. They're your lawn's way of asking for help.
Lawn CareHumor
Read More July 20, 20265 min
A Landscape Designer Walks Into a Nursery: A Comedy in Three Acts
What was supposed to be a 'quick trip for some mulch' turned into a $700 unplanned adventure in impulse plant buying.
ShoppingHumor
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