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Spring Garden Reset: Start the Season Clean and Ready to Grow
By Elber Zepeda March 13, 2026
Start the spring season clean and ready to grow with Bluegrass Gardening
Spring Flower Bed Reset: What to Cut Back, Clean Up, and Keep
By Elber Zepeda March 2, 2026
Reset your flower bed this spring with Bluegrass Gardening
The Best Hardscape Upgrades to Do Before Winter
October 20, 2025
Upgrade your hardscaping before winter now!
Landscape Design for Small Spaces: How to Maximize Your Yard Before Winter Hits
October 13, 2025
Maximize the small spaces in your yard today before winter hits!
See Before You Dig: How Our 3D Design Tool Helps You Get the Garden You Actually Want
October 6, 2025
Use our 3D design tool to help visualize the yard you want
Low-Maintenance Landscape Ideas for a Stress-Free Fall
September 29, 2025
Choose low-maintenance landscaping options for your home this fall
Top Trees and Shrubs to Plant in Fall for Strong Spring Roots
September 16, 2025
Choose the best trees and shrubs for your fall landscaping
Fall Cleanup Checklist: How to Prepare Your Landscape for Winter
September 16, 2025
Prepare Your Yard for Winter with Bluegrass Gardening
Seasonal Guide: What to Plant in Late Summer vs. Fall in Louisville, KY
By Elber Zepeda August 15, 2025
Find out what to plant in late summer and fall for a thriving Louisville landscape. Get expert tips on perennials, trees, bulbs, and cool-season color.
How to Increase Property Value with Landscaping in Louisville
August 8, 2025
Discover the landscaping features that add the most value to your Louisville home. Boost curb appeal, reduce maintenance, and increase resale potential.
A red brick house with a dark roof and manicured landscaping. A curved driveway leads to the front door, framed by trees.
By Elber Zepeda August 1, 2025
Learn why native and locally grown plants thrive in Louisville’s climate. Discover the benefits of sourcing plants from local experts over big-box retailers.
A stone retaining wall surrounds a small garden under wooden stairs, with a grassy lawn and a house in the background.
By Elber Zepeda July 25, 2025
Transform your backyard with patios, decks, and walkways built for summer entertaining. Discover hardscape ideas that thrive in Kentucky’s climate.
Best Summer Flowers for Instant Color in Your Landscape
By Elber Zepeda July 18, 2025
Brighten your yard with heat-tolerant summer flowers perfect for Kentucky gardens. Explore the best annuals and perennials for lasting seasonal color.
A garden with pink flowers and green plants in front of a house.
By Elber Zepeda February 3, 2025
In this ultimate guide, we’ll cover the benefits of native plants, highlight the top species for our region, and provide tips for incorporating them into your landscaping.
Row of green evergreen shrubs between two buildings with gravel path below.
By Elber Zepeda February 2, 2025
One of the most common decisions homeowners face in landscaping is choosing between mulching and rock beds. While both options can elevate your garden.
Red brick house with white-trimmed windows and a raised garden bed in front. Green bushes and trees surround the building.
By Elber Zepeda February 2, 2025
Jumping into landscaping without a plan is one of the most common mistakes. Randomly placing plants or hardscaping features often leads to a disjointed look that doesn’t meet your needs or match your vision.
Colorful flower bed in front of a house with green lawn and bushes.
By Elber Zepeda January 26, 2025
This guide will help you identify some of the most common plant care issues and provide practical solutions to ensure your garden not only survives but flourishes.
A brick house with a concrete walkway. A lamp post stands beside the path with a mulched flowerbed and greenery.
January 26, 2025
A shady yard can be a challenge for many homeowners, but it doesn’t have to be a barrier to creating a beautiful outdoor space.
Landscaped front yard with mulch beds, flowers, and a stone porch.
By Elber Zepeda January 26, 2025
Watching your plants wither and die can be frustrating, especially when you’ve put time, money and effort into your garden. At Bluegrass Gardening, we’ve seen firsthand how a few common landscaping mistakes can hold back a thriving yard.
A person is cutting roses with scissors in a garden.
By Elber Zepeda January 24, 2025
In this article, we’ll explain the importance of pruning and trimming, the benefits of professional services, and how these practices contribute to a thriving and polished yard.
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