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Why Your Lawn Shouldn’t Be Ignored This Season

October 21, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Your Lawn Shouldn’t Be Ignored This Season

Your lawn has been through a lot. Between harsh weather, backyard parties, and that “I’ll mow it tomorrow” attitude, your grass is probably crying out for a little love. Yet, so many homeowners treat their lawns like background scenery instead of the living, breathing ecosystem it really is. Ignoring it might not seem like a…

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8 Lawn Additions That Could Attract Burglars

July 29, 2025 by Teri Monroe Leave a Comment

Lawn additions attracting burglars

How do you protect your home from burglars? Well, what’s in your yard could be inviting crime. A well-kept lawn can boost curb appeal, but it can also catch the eye of someone with bad intentions. Certain lawn additions, while attractive or convenient, may unintentionally signal that your home is an easy or valuable target….

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Garlic Goes in the Ground This Fall, But Timing It Wrong Can Ruin Next Year’s Harvest

Garlic Goes in the Ground This Fall, But Timing It Wrong Can Ruin Next Year’s Harvest

Garlic belongs in the fall garden, but the calendar matters more than many gardeners realize. Plant too early and the cloves can push up tender growth before winter, while planting too late can leave them scrambling to build the root system they need. That makes garlic a little different from the vegetables that demand attention…

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The Garden Center Wants You to Fertilize Before Winter — Your Plants May Not Need It

The Garden Center Wants You to Fertilize Before Winter — Your Plants May Not Need It

Walk into a garden center in autumn and it can feel like every plant has suddenly developed a nutritional emergency. Bags of fertilizer promise stronger roots, better winter performance, and a more impressive garden next spring, making that end-of-season purchase seem like an easy decision. Many established plants do not need a late-season feeding, and…

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Those Tiny Holes in Your Fall Vegetables Are Trying to Tell You Something

Those Tiny Holes in Your Fall Vegetables Are Trying to Tell You Something

Those tiny holes appearing in fall vegetables are more than ugly little souvenirs from the garden. They can point toward the particular pest nibbling away at leaves, and the shape, size, and location of the damage can help narrow down the culprit. A few ragged leaves do not automatically mean a garden disaster, but ignoring…

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Before Spending $200 on Fall Plants, See What You Can Divide for Free

Before Spending $200 on Fall Plants, See What You Can Divide for Free

Fall garden centers can make a gardener feel wonderfully reckless. One minute, the plan calls for a few replacement plants, and the next minute the cart somehow contains enough mums, perennials, and ornamental grasses to require a financial debrief on the drive home. Before spending $200 on new plants, take a tour of the garden…

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