Boring grass lawns are out and natural lawns and gardens are in. Americans are saving serious cash and doing good for the planet by upgrading to low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly yards.
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Our yards and gardens can be a source of satisfaction, pride, and major stress relief, but they can also cause plenty of headaches. Every home has its unique issues — what’s your biggest one?
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Electric lawn tools are surging in popularity, and not just because they create less air pollution. For many homeowners, electric mowers, blowers, and trimmers offer solutions to some of the biggest headaches involved with weekly lawn maintenance.
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Governments in the U.S. and beyond are placing bans on synthetic turf lawns, largely over concerns about the pollutants they may release into our environment. However, some wonder if it’s reasonable to ask people to rip up their yard.
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Electric yard tools are cheaper, cleaner, and in many cases the only legal option, as gas tools are being banned around the country because of the pollution they spew.
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