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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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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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Tips for a Great Lawn this Fall

Rick Bickling — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:04:59 +0000

(ARA) – The approach of fall means different things in different parts of the country. While leaves begin turning from emerald to crimson in Maine, gardeners in Arizona may be just plotting out the vegetable garden. For nearly everywhere in the United States, however, the cooler temperatures and increased precipitation make for an ideal climate … Continue reading Tips for a Great Lawn this Fall →

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