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Why Your Grass Seed Is Growing Patchy and What to Do

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Having a beautiful lawn is an important part of maintaining your outdoor oasis, but an uneven lawn detracts from the beauty of your property. The good news is that there are steps you can take to successfully tackle this common problem. Discover why grass seeds often grow patchy and what strategies you should utilize in …

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How to Keep Chipmunks Out of Your Garden

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Chipmunks might seem cute while running around your backyard and garden but can be havoc for your plants if given the right environment. These rodents feed on fruits, seeds, flower bulbs, and insects. If you don’t want these little critters to chew away your vegetation, learn how to prevent them from entering your garden and what to …

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7 Reasons Your Lawn Mower Won’t Start

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Keeping your lawn healthy is crucial for maintaining your home’s curb appeal. However, when your lawn mower doesn’t want to start, it can quickly become frustrating and time-consuming. Fortunately, you can easily fix many of these issues. Explore the common problems that can cause a lawn mower to fail to start and find solutions to …

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Should You Aerate Your Lawn Before Fertilizing?

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A green and lush lawn is the pride of any gardener, and fertilizing is one of the essential practices that can help achieve this goal. However, if your lawn has compacted soil, it may not be able to absorb the nutrients from the fertilizer effectively. Now, lawn aeration comes into play! However, is it necessary …

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8 Tips for Dealing With Mushrooms in Your Lawn

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Fungi are a largely misunderstood organism. Their vast reach beneath the ground is far greater than the small aboveground fruit, or mushrooms, that pop up on your lawn. Mushrooms often grow in shaded, wet corners of the yard, or in piles of organic material. Although they are generally an indication of good soil quality, and …

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How Long Does it Take Grass Seed to Grow?

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A lush green lawn is every homeowner’s dream. However, creating a beautiful one requires patience and effort. One of the critical factors in growing it is choosing the right grass seed and understanding how long it takes them to develop. But, the truth is that the time it takes for grass to grow can vary …

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5 Fast Growing Shrubs to Grow for Privacy

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Looking to plant a few new shrubs this spring and wonder which ones are fast growing? Shrubs look great in almost any garden or outdoor space. They provide adequate privacy and protection from sun, wind, and neighbors so you can relax comfortably in your outdoor space. On top of this, most shrubs are quite easy …

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