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It’s Time To Plan your Fall Garden

Rick Bickling — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 11:01:34 +0000

Labor Day has come and gone, and even as the temperatures soar and the garden is reaching the end of its peak summer production, it’s time to grab a cold drink, find some shade, and start making plans for your fall garden. Far from being the end of the gardening year, fall offers abundant opportunities … Continue reading It’s Time To Plan your Fall Garden →

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Maybe There’s No Free Lunch, But There Is Free Mulch

Rick Bickling — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:52:58 +0000

Applying mulch around your trees, shrubs, garden, and landscape beds is one of the easiest and most effective ways of not only keeping plants healthy, but also reducing water usage, preventing weeds, minimizing mowing, and just plain making your yard look better. According to a North Carolina State University study, a proper layer of mulch … Continue reading Maybe There’s No Free Lunch, But There Is Free Mulch →

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Opening of the House | P. Allen Smith Classics

Rick Bickling — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:01:00 +0000

Retaining Walls and Pavers Add Curb Appeal to your Front Entry

Rick Bickling — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:18:19 +0000

(ARA) – Front-porch entertaining is making a comeback in America’s neighborhoods, thanks to homeowners’ renewed interest in beautifying the front entries of their homes. The days of uninspired concrete front stoops have passed, giving way to elegant combinations of freestanding walls, columns and matching pavers to create welcoming entrances that also serve as gathering places. … Continue reading Retaining Walls and Pavers Add Curb Appeal to your Front Entry →

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How to Protect your Landscaping During the Snow Season

Rick Bickling — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:22:40 +0000

(ARA) – You work hard on your lawn and landscaping during the spring and summer. Now it’s fall, and time to get ready for winter. You know the drill – move houseplants indoors, make sure your plants are well-watered before the ground freezes, clean up the beds and remove annuals, cut back perennials, put down … Continue reading How to Protect your Landscaping During the Snow Season →

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Garden Accents for the Holidays

Rick Bickling — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:19:58 +0000

(ARA) – As autumn fades and winter draws near, homes begin to reflect the approaching holiday season. For many of us, the cooler weather also signifies a lifestyle change. In the south, cooler temperatures make this a great time of year for gardening and outdoor entertaining. For northerners, winter brings snow sports and indoor activities. … Continue reading Garden Accents for the Holidays →

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Have More Time for Football: 15-minute Garden and Lawn Drills

Rick Bickling — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:17:00 +0000

(ARA) – Whether tailgating, playing a game of catch with the kids, cheering on your favorite team from the stands or calling plays from the couch – fall means football. A few simple tips can keep outdoor projects from running interference on your weekend game schedule. Here are 10- to 15-minute garden and lawn drills … Continue reading Have More Time for Football: 15-minute Garden and Lawn Drills →

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