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Plant in fall after leaf drop or in early spring before bud break. Dig a hole 2 to 3 times wider than the root ball but no deeper, set the root flare at or just above grade, backfill with the soil you dug out, water well and mulch 2 to 3 inches deep without touching the trunk.
October 30, 2026
Common landscape rock like pea gravel, crushed stone, river rock and lava rock runs about $10 to $220 per ton in 2026 cost guides. It works best on paths, dry creek beds and in desert or wildfire-prone yards, and less well in most planting beds.
October 11, 2026
Pick edging by the job: steel or aluminum for a long-lasting line that keeps grass out, plastic for cheap DIY curves, brick or stone for a decorative mowing strip, or a free spade-cut edge. Bury it about 4 inches for bluegrass and at least 6 for Bermudagrass.
October 2, 2026
Landscape fabric is worth it under rock and gravel, where it keeps stones from sinking into the soil. In permanent beds under bark or wood chips, many extension experts say skip it: weeds root on top, plant roots grow into it and it's hard to remove.
September 21, 2026
Multiply your bed's square footage by the depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. At a typical 2 to 3 inches, 1 cubic yard covers about 108 to 162 square feet, or about 13.5 bags of 2 cubic feet each.
September 8, 2026
The easiest front yards have less lawn, plants grouped into mulched beds, and shrubs chosen for your climate and their full-grown size. These ideas cut mowing, watering and pruning without leaving the yard bare.
August 21, 2026
