Home And Garden

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A lush, biodiverse backyard garden featuring a variety of native plants, showcasing sustainable landscaping practices and a harmonious blend with a modern home.

Why Native Plants Are Becoming the New Standard for Sustainable Landscapes

For the 2026 Beautification Awards, the City of Alexandria has introduced a new category: 'Best Patriotic Native Plantings,' signaling a surprising mainstream embrace of ecological design.

Mason Clarke·June 7, 2026

A collection of essential gardening tools for beginners, including pruning shears, a trowel, and a watering can, set against a backdrop of a flourishing garden.

Outdoor

Top 8 Essential Gardening Tools for Beginners

Anvil pruners, common in many sheds, are recommended only for cutting dead branches.

Mason Clarke·April 17, 2026