How to Keep Mosquitoes and Ticks Away From Your Deck and Yard Mosquitoes: According to the CDC, the most important thing you can do to keep mosquitoes out of your yard is to eliminate their preferred breeding grounds. Keep your gutters clean, and your birdbaths, old tires, wheelbarrows, and swimming pool covers free of standing […]
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May
May
No matter where you live, May is a busy time in the garden. No matter what your gardening interest/obsession—vegetables, flowers, roses, shrubs, and trees—it’s time to don your work gloves and dig in. 1. Decorate with Hanging Baskets Brighten porches, patios, and pergolas with a generous helping of flowering hanging baskets. Filled to the […]
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May
May
Choose the Right Setting, Time and Pattern Grass does better if it’s cut at a higher mower setting. This also helps cut down on weeds. The optimum goal is to cut one-third of the length of grass, allowing clippings to decompose and return nutrients back into the soil. If the lawn is out of control, […]
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Apr
Apr
Adding mulch to your garden is one of the best things you can do for healthy soil—here are 6 ways to do it right. The best time-saving measure a gardener can take is applying mulch. This goes for everywhere from vegetable gardens to flower beds. Mulched gardens are healthier, have fewer weeds, and are more […]
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Apr
Apr
How to Prevent Spring Frost Damage As the weather warms, new leaves start to emerge, and the landscape takes on a beautiful, soft green color, it’s tempting to rush right into planting and other gardening tasks. But a brutal cold snap can quickly damage or kill new plants and ruin your garden plans for the […]
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Dec
Dec
The effects of cold weather and winter storms (snow storms, ice storms, blizzards) are a leading cause of business interruption. A recent report identified the top 10 most common and costly property and liability claims for small businesses. In the past five years, 15 percent of small businesses have experienced damages caused by water and […]
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Jul
Jul
Soil Manufacturers Find Rock Dust Really Rocks! Cascade Minerals message for soil manufacturers and compost producers is simple: “rock on.” And those who are following that advice — by incorporating rock dust into their products — are discovering new ways to market their goods, grow their business and attract a loyal customer following. “I do […]
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Jul
Jul
You can design a landscape that conserves water as well as energy. For tips on how to incorporate energy- and water-saving techniques into your landscaping, explore the Energy Saver 101 infographic on landscaping. Here is a brief overview of some water-conserving landscaping strategies. Watering If you can determine how much water your plants actually need, […]
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Jul
Jul
You know the benefits of yard work: your lawn looks better, you burn calories and exercise some neglected muscles, and you reduce the chances of home burglary. What? It’s true–a well-kept lawn offers a number of security benefits that can help reduce your risk of a burglary. That means you’ll avoid having to file an […]