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Control Creeping Charlie in Your Yard

Creeping Charlie, Ground Ivy or Stupid Weed! Whatever you call it, this weed creeps quickly. Today a small weed, tomorrow growing everywhere!

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Mulch 101

Mulch is as important to your trees, plants, and shrubs as sunlight, fertilizer and water. Think of it as a security blanket covering and protecting the plants root system.

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Vegetable Gardening for Small Spaces

Just because you don’t have the room for a garden, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables. Container gardening solves the issue for those on-the-go with small amounts of time and space to spare!

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Fruit Tree Planting in Early Spring

What a great feeling it is to pick a plump pear, sweet peach or juicy apple right off your own tree!

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Why Use a Grow Light for Seed Starting

The main purpose of grow lights is to provide strong light to your seedlings from above, similar to the sun’s light. They are especially helpful when you don’t have a window that lets in a good amount of light each day. The bonus? You can set them up in any area of your house, including the basement or a closet!

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Protect Your Trees & Shrubs from Winter Burn

Did you know trees and shrubs can become dehydrated just like you?

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How to Get Rid of Gnats

Small flying gnats are a common problem in a lot of homes. These gnats seem to come out of nowhere and are more of an annoyance than anything. While there are several sources and types of gnats, it may surprise you that they may be coming from your houseplants!

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4 Simple Steps to Force Bulbs to Bloom Indoors

The cold of winter can seem to last forever. As days get shorter and nights are longer, we patiently wait for the warm temps and colors of spring. Brighten dreary winter days indoors by adding pops of color with cheery spring bulbs like hyacinths, daffodils and tulips!

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Planting Fall Bulbs for Beautiful Spring Blooms

The dropping temperatures means it’s starting to feel more like Fall.

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5 Ways to Spot Grub Damage in Your Lawn

Lawns start to show signs of grub damage in late summer and early Fall. There’s no way to predict if a lawn will have grubs beforehand, or even how bad the damage will be.

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Sink Your Feet into a Greener Lawn

Growing a greener grass lawn for the barefoot days of the season is attainable. Simply integrate these tips into your current lawn care routine for grass that’s greener on your side of the fence.

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Clover: The Pros & Cons

White Clover in bloom can really stand out in a lawn this time of year. While some homeowners have no problem with it growing in their lawn, others would like to get rid of it. If you're one of those insistent on getting rid of clover in your lawn, it may be a good idea to look at the pros and cons first.

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How to Make Your Backyard Mosquito-Free

Win the fight against pesky mosquitoes!

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Our Favorite Flowers for Sunny Spaces

Spring has finally arrived with warmer temperatures. We’re ready for some sun and so are the plants! With a really sunny garden area, sometimes it’s tough to choose the right flowers and other plants that will thrive in harsh sun conditions. Here are some of our favorite sun-loving flowers to fall in love with.

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Attracting Orioles & Hummingbirds is Easy

Have you been offering orange halves, grape jelly, and colored nectar for your backyard oriole or hummingbird? If so, you know the joy of having these fascinating colorful birds in your backyard or patio. If not, don’t miss another day! Start attracting these colorful birds today with quick tips from our experts.

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Win the War on Weeds

Weed control in lawns is one of the most common, yet misunderstood, aspects of maintaining a lawn.

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Plant Start: Life Insurance for Your Plants

Ever stop to think what plants go through when you take them out of their pot and plant them in the ground or different container? Well, it isn’t as easy on them as you might think.

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How to Attract More Songbirds to Your Yard this Summer

Ever wonder what attracts songbirds to a yard? Obviously, a nice food source is a factor, but more importantly in the summer it’s FRESH WATER.

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Improving Clay Soil

If you're reading this you’re probably like most of us - plant lovers who appreciate healthy, beautiful plants wherever they grow. But you also know the secret to a heathy plant involves more than the sunny or shady spot where it grows. The soil around the plant impacts its healthiness, and Earl May Structure and other soil amendments can help.

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How to Prune Your Young Fruit Trees

Prune young, non-bearing fruit trees to give them a desired shape and develop a strong framework that will support the fruit in later years.

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