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autumn

halloween wreath

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Spook Up Your Front Door: 5 DIY Halloween Wreaths & More

When it comes to Halloween decorating, your front door is the star of the show– it’s the last thing trick-or-treaters see as they wait for you to...

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hairy bittercress

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Weeder's Digest: Hairy Bittercress

As fall arrives, you may start noticing a pesky little weed popping up in your lawn or garden: Hairy Bittercress. While it may not be as well-known...

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Fall Pest Invasion: Keep Bugs Out of Your Home

As the temperatures drop, pests start looking for a warm, cozy place to spend the cooler months—and unfortunately, your home is a prime target. Fall...

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Fall Lawn Care _ watering

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Fall Lawn Watering: How Much Does It Need?

As the temperatures cool and the days get shorter, many homeowners assume that lawn watering is no longer necessary. After all, summer’s blazing sun...

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Do You Really Need To Rake All Those Leaves?

Yes! Excessive leaves on your lawn going into winter is bad for several reasons. Here's why–

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Fall Cleanup Checklist: The Ultimate Guide for Yard & Garden Prep

Fall Cleanup Checklist for Your Yard and Garden As the weather cools down, fall presents the perfect time to prep your yard and garden for winter and...

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trees and bushes

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Get Rooted: Fall Secrets for Thriving Trees and Shrubs All Year

As the days grow shorter and temperatures start to drop, it’s easy to focus on preparing lawns and gardens for winter and overlook the needs of trees...

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large oak tree sunshine

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Understanding Lawn Dormancy: What It Is And How To Manage It

As the seasons change, you might notice that your once lush, green lawn starts to lose its vibrancy, turning brown and seemingly lifeless. While this...

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cozy home

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Pests Turning Your Home Into A Cozy Getaway?

With the temperature dropping and fall setting in, many of us retreat indoors to stay warm and cozy. Unfortunately, we’re not the only ones seeking...

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Weeders Digest Spotlight: Chickweed

Chickweed is a difficult weed to get rid of because it is a prolific seeder and it can tolerate a wide range of conditions.

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Revitalize Your Lawn: The Science behind Aeration & Seeding

NOTE: Aeration and seeding is only effective for cool-season grass types, like Tall Fescue, in early autumn. Please see our Aeration & Seeding page...

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