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Manual Push Mowers – The Green Way To Cut Your Grass

Remember when the only person using a manual push mower was either your grandfather or that young kid down the block who would cut your yard for a couple of bucks. Times are different now and the trend towards a more eco friendly lifestyle has brought the manual push mower, or “reel” mower, back into fashion.

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Garden Services and Garden Soil

Every spring it is the same old story: make the garden look like something and get that green thumb look. Garden services from a local company may not be as expensive as you think to accomplish this, and it may just lead to a fair amount of relief from anxiety to those who are a little more video game thumbed than green thumbed.

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Tips To Kill Dandelions And Other Weeds Organically

Sometimes it can feel like fighting a losing battle trying to keep your garden free of weeds. No sooner have you cleared a patch of dandelions away than they crop up somewhere else. It’s also especially difficult if you want to try and get rid of weeds without having to resort to any harmful chemicals or herbicides.

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How to keep your garden free of fleas, ticks and mosquitoes

Now that we find ourselves in the middle of summer, it’s likely that you and your family are going to be spending more and more time in your garden. Unfortunately, you won’t be the only things looking to spend time there; in the hotter months particularly, you can find yourself joined by a host of irritating insects including fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.

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9 Advantages Of Proper Tree Mulching

Most people love to see trees and plants. Trees give off an aura of serene and beautiful community. Where trees abound, shade, fresh and cool air follows, fresh fruits even are abundant. Trees are essential for our survival and therefore, we must protect and conserve trees by properly taking care of them.

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How to Get Rid of Lawn Grubs

Lawn grubs, also known as curl grubs, are white-C-shaped grub with a brown or black head. They are the larvae of various lawn beetles and live beneath the soil surface. Commonly referred to as white curl grubs, they feed on the roots of the grass and can destroy your entire lawn within a few weeks.

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Winterize Your Riding Lawn Mower

A riding lawn mower is a big investment, and should be protected. For many, the winter months mean putting mowers away and not giving them another thought until the spring season comes around. Before putting a rider into storage, though, take a few simple steps to help maintain it over the winter.

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