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Growing Vegetables in Containers
If you do not have space for a traditional vegetable garden, consider raising fresh, nutritious, homegrown vegetables in containers. A window-box, patio, balcony or even just a doorstep can provi...[More] |
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Tips for Autumn
Continue cutting as necessary. Brush in peat and sand.Autumn is the best time to apply grass seed to repair damaged areas or thicken an existing lawn. But be aware that grass seed germination is not compatible with weed control products used on lawns. They cannot be applied within 6 weeks of each other. Leaving dead leaves lying on the grass will smother and weaken it. Use a leaf blower to keep leaves off the grass and consider shredding the leaves to enrich your compost heap. If, during the sunny weather, you noticed some areas of your lawn suffered from being in the shade, now is the time to trim back any trees or bushes.
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