A Backyard Makeover Could Help Keep Ticks at Bay (opens original article in a new tab)

Outdoor hardscaping projects can reduce tick habitat and lower the risk of Lyme disease by creating functional spaces that minimize dense vegetation.

• Thoughtful hardscaping features can reduce tick habitat around homes
• Outdoor living projects can help keep ticks at bay
• Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through tick bites
• Well-designed outdoor spaces with patios and walkways reduce dense vegetation where ticks are found