Took over my own lawn care Bought my house 3 years ago and the grass was pretty nice to begin with. First went with the cheap option for biweekly service. Then I went with the premium expensive option once I started caring more about lawn care. For about 4 months I was paying $100 a week whether they came or not. It got to the point where there was a different excuse every week as to why my lawn was being skipped. I’m in Atlanta and if you’re not cutting fescue weekly in the spring you’re doing it wrong. Took over my own lawn care about 3 months ago and I’m never going back. I cut bi-weekly most weeks and I’m learning how to do stripes. Also, learning how to edge with a weed whacker…It’s harder than it looks. Last thing I need is a gas pole hedge trimmer, and I’m set. Originally by u/BullfrogLazy6337 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2au7xf6b

Ceanothus (California lilac) Used as hedge in backyard. Thrives here in PNW by the Puget Sound. It keeps the bees so happy! Originally by u/titlows on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2c37ctyf

Semi-Hydro Okay, everybody. Tell me about Semi-Hydro. **What I'm currently doing:** \* I already bottom-water or self-water all my plants. I self-water whenever possible (based on the size of my clear planters pot and the cache pot. I even like taking non-pot containeers (like wine glasses, lol) and using them as self-watering pots. \* Some plants are hanging, and I want to make sure they don't get too heavy with a different substrate. \* I currently have: hoya (#1 in my collection), calathea (#2), philodendron, pothos, spider plant, bromedliad, cryptanthus, parlor palm, string of hearts, purple passion plant, peperomia, bird's nest fern, pilea peperomioides, cast iron plant. Also my two favorite herbs: thyme and basil. **My Questions:** \* what's the difference between pon, leca, and other substrates? pros/cons of each? Can just regular rocks be used, or is there something special about the types that commercial blends use? \* Are commercial semi-hydro substrates generally safe for cats? Two of my three are diggers and munchers. \* Are there any particular plants that do/don't like semi-hydro? \* How heavy is it compared to regular potting mix? \* I've heard semi-hydro eliminates fungus gnats, which I'm seriously overwhelmed with. Is this true? \* Are fungus gnats attracted to soilless substrates, like Molly's Aroid Mix? I'm wondering if I can at least keep my hoyas and a few others how I already have them. \* Any advice for moving from potting mix to semi-hydro? \* What are your hydro favorite fertilizers in the US? Thanks so much in advance for any expertise you're able to share! Photo of one of my wine glass hoyas for attention. \*FYI I'll be cross-posting this to a few other communities. Originally by u/Hungry_Confection874 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/29rq3u79

What to plant in front of these front two planters by the stone step? Zone 8a. Just put these boxes in. I’m planning on adding one more stone step down. I am looking to find something low and unique to put In front of the two adjacent planters. Thanks! Originally by u/poorauggiecarson on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/27e8s38b

Boyfriends mom wants mint as ground cover When my boyfriends mom told me she had planted mint directly in the ground, I suggested it might not be a good idea because mint is an aggressive grower. She told me that she knew that and wanted it as ground cover. I didn’t say any more. Thoughts? This is near Plymouth, Massachusetts Originally by u/skrimped on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2ckl3ms5

More seed or more patience? I seeded this lawn from scratch a couple weeks ago using a tall fescue blend from a local sod company. Beginning the day after I put seed down we got about a week long stretch of pretty heavy rain. I did cover the seed with peat but I think I didn’t cover it deep enough so it all kinda got washed around. Some areas are coming in thinker than others with patches that seem to have zero germination. Should I put more seed down now? Wait a couples weeks for it to thicken more and reassess? Or just ride it out until the fall and then reapply? I’m in MD zone 7B. This photo is 9 days since sprouts started to emerge. Originally by u/MumboSauceMafia on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/22nat4bw

Suggestions for this shady corner? NE Ohio, no direct sunlight. This photo is facing south east. There are tall pines to the right (West) of this photo. This area is in shade almost all day except the last hour during the summer. Soil is good, able to dig easy and rake level. There is a rain gutter above that drains to a different side of the garage so no direct pour over. I'd like to keep it sloped away from the building so pretty well drained. I hate the stones around this and the grass and weeds that grown in between. I'll be taking these two little saplings out and move them once I identify a good spot. I'd like to add some child/pet safe plants with color. I'd prefer if they don't become brown during the winter. Something low maintenance but beautiful. Thanks Originally by u/MorninJohn on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/286onhs5

Filling a trench with pebbles Hi all, I have this trench that runs around 2 sides of my pool and fence. I'd like to fill it in with some pebbles. Does anyone have any tips/best practices I should follow? My current plan was to just level out (and if needed remove some of) the existing dirt, put in a gravel type base layer, a weed mat and then the white pebbles on top. Missing anything? Cheers in advance! Originally by u/ArJay002 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2cngnowd

Sedum humifusum Originally by u/rareplantme on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/25xuphek

why it’s a good idea to wait a few weeks before trying to ID a succ! I initially thought this was a Costa Brava only for it to be a Silver Queen :,) Originally by u/redrumrea on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2ava8p8j