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Welcome to the Degree Lawn & Landscape blog, where we’re planting smiles and sharing our best landscaping insights. 

Our articles offer inspiration, expert advice, and practical tips to help you create and maintain a yard that’s both beautiful and functional. Dive in and see how Degree Lawn & Landscape can make your outdoor vision a reality. 

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Why Cross Aeration in the Fall Leads to a Fuller Lawn in the Spring

When spring arrives, your lawn is one of the first things neighbors and guests notice. A full, green yard signals care, pride, and a home that feels inviting. Yet too often, thin spots and weak growth...

How Aeration and Over-Seeding Revive Your Lawn and Boost Long-Term Health

Have you noticed your lawn starting to look thin, patchy, or dull, even though you keep up with watering and mowing?  

Over time, soil naturally becomes compacted, which makes it harder for water, nutr...

Celebrate Fall with the Perfect Patio: Tips for Design, Size & Hardscaping

Does your patio feel cramped when friends come over for a football game or fall gathering? Maybe it looks fine in the summer, but when cool nights call for a firepit, cozy seating, and space to spread...

5 Fall Lawn Care Treatments for a Healthier Yard Next Spring

Fall brings cooler temperatures, calmer weather, and the best conditions of the year for strengthening your lawn. The soil is still warm, the air is crisp, and your grass has one last chance to root d...

Summer Lawn Troubles? How Heat Is Draining Your Yard’s Health

Dry spots that spread overnight. Crunchy grass. Plants that droop by lunchtime. If that sounds familiar, your yard might be reacting to the heat. 

Summer weather changes how lawns grow and behave. Suns...

The Landscaping Investment Guide: How to Add Value, Curb Appeal, and Weekend Peace of Mind

Homes with strong curb appeal sell for 7% more on average, according to the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics. For a $400,000 home, that increase means up to an additional $28,000 at closin...

Make Your Evenings Beautiful with a Backyard That Glows After Dark

A warm breeze rustles the trees while twilight casts deep blue shadows across your yard. The scent of jasmine hangs in the air, subtle and sweet, as logs settle with a soft crackle in the fire pit. Fi...

How to Design the Perfect Outdoor Living Space (That You’ll Actually Use All Summer)

A beautifully designed backyard makes outdoor living appealing in every season—but summer often reveals just how practical and enjoyable your space truly is. Thoughtful outdoor design should naturally...

Fire Pit or Outdoor Fireplace? Let’s Help You Decide

Few things feel better than relaxing outside by a crackling fire on a cool evening. It’s where family memories happen, friends laugh late into the night, and you can unwind after a long day. When you'...

Design a Patio Worth Gathering Around This Summer

There’s something special about summer nights in a space that’s truly your own. The laughter of friends around a glowing fire pit, string lights swaying gently overhead, the scent of dinner sizzling o...

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