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November 23, 2016 0

Easy Ways To Improve Your Lawn

According to the latest research on home maintenance and garden care, the front lawn is the highest use area of your landscaping, especially if you have children or pets. This means that over time the soil under your grass can turn being very compacted. Even the…

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November 23, 2016 0

Gardening in Small Spaces

Working within small spaces and garden areas is challenging! But the truth is that a small space shouldn’t limit your garden or your imagination—hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, espaliered fruit trees….Either of these landscaping enhancement methods are great ways to make…

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November 23, 2016 0

Determining Cold Damage

Sometimes, including the last winter, the freezing temperatures get so low, that it actually can harm your garden adn the plants, even the soil itself…. This year the area has seen many damage, including pants that make it through most winters unscathed. Some of the damage was…

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November 23, 2016 0

What Do You Really Know About Ladybugs in Your Garden?

Loving insects and bugs may seem strange, for all of them but the charming ladybug bug… These Ladybugs are members of the beetle family. Legend has it that the name ladybug came from European farmers, during the middle ages, who were praying Virgin Mary during…

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September 9, 2016 0

It's Mulchin' Time for Your Plants

Oh, the spring. This warm, mild and muddy season, especially the March, is a great time to freshen your mulch. Adding a layer of fresh mulch makes your beds look neat and tidy. What is mulch? Mulch is a layer of material added to the top of the soil surface in garden beds which is…

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September 9, 2016 0

These Tips Make Cleaning Fallen Fall Leaves Easier!

Are you ready to set and go clean some fallen leaves? While the season of fall is a great time to work in the garden. It’s nice enough outside in the crisp and cool air. Spend a little time cleaning your garden now and keep it healthier and looking fresh through the winter. 1. Tools…

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