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How To Take Your Garden And Yard Back From The Mosquitoes

Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. Just about everyone who spends any time outdoors will be bothered by the bloodsucking party poopers at one point or another.

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Gardening Success Means Avoiding These Common Mistakes

Much of gardening is learned by trial and error, for many, mostly error. lanting a shade-lover in full sun isn’t likely to breed success, nor is letting your emotions run rampant at the nursery.

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Outdoor Safety Tips Keep Summer From Turning Into Bummer

Planning your summer activity bucket list? Before doing so, a little common sense and the right preparation will go a long way in keeping your summer plans safe and fun.

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When To Start Planting Seeds Indoors? Check Your Frost Date

February marks the midpoint of winter, and with spring just over the horizon, many gardeners are dreaming of sunny days and dirty fingernails. For those looking to get a jump on the growing season, starting seeds indoors offers the most gratifying option.

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It’s Time To Think Of Gardening Goals For The New Year

Something miraculous happens to gardeners at this time of year. I don’t know what triggers it. Perhaps it was the sight of Christmas trees and lights, or the presence of all those poinsettias.

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Fall’s A Good Time For A Flower Bed Makeover

Nobody ever said gardening offers instant gratification. With this limitation in mind, I dug and made over one of my flower beds last weekend.

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