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Enjoy Mosquito-Free Evenings: Top Tips for Reducing Mosquitoes in Your Yard
Jul. 18th, 2025

Enjoy Mosquito-Free Evenings: Top Tips for Reducing Mosquitoes in Your Yard

Summer evenings are perfect for hosting friends and enjoying time outdoors, but mosquitos can quickly turn your outdoor space into a frustrating battleground. While mosquitos play important roles in the ecosystem, their bites are less than pleasant to deal with. Fortunately, there are several effec…

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Tips for Keeping a Gardening Journal
Jun. 6th, 2025

Tips for Keeping a Gardening Journal

No matter how long you've been gardening, keeping a gardening journal can be a great resource in your gardening experience. A journal helps you record your garden's progress and challenges, and it can become a valuable collection of personalized gardening wisdom over the years. Here are a few tips …
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Ground Cover Made Simple: Find the Best Fit for Your Landscape
May. 30th, 2025

Ground Cover Made Simple: Find the Best Fit for Your Landscape

A well-designed landscape includes more than just trees, shrubs, and flowers. What about what's underfoot? Ground cover plays a big role in both …
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Lawn Aeration: The Key to a Healthier, Greener Yard
May. 23rd, 2025

Lawn Aeration: The Key to a Healthier, Greener Yard

If your lawn looks patchy, compacted, or struggles to stay green no matter how much you water and fertilize, the problem may not be what you're addin…
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Warm Up Your Winter Curb Appeal: Simple Tips for a Charming Home
Dec. 16th, 2023

Warm Up Your Winter Curb Appeal: Simple Tips for a Charming Home

As winter wraps our neighborhoods in its chilly embrace, it's easy for homes to look a bit dreary. Whether you're prepping to sell or just wanting to spruce up your home's appearance, boosting your home's curb appeal during the colder months can be more attainable than it seems. Here are a few simp…
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August Gardening Tasks to Keep Your Garden Flourishing
Aug. 19th, 2023

August Gardening Tasks to Keep Your Garden Flourishing

As the summer sun shines bright, your flower or vegetable garden is likely in full swing. August is a crucial month for tending to your plants. Here …
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Compost 101: How and Why to Start Composting
Aug. 8th, 2023

Compost 101: How and Why to Start Composting

Are you looking for a sustainable way to dispose of your food scraps while also enriching your garden? Composting might just be the answer you've bee…
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