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Wind Break Trees
Tree Selection Guide
The Best Trees For Blocking Wind & Act As A Windbreak
Discover the best windbreak trees in zones 5 through zone 9. Then, learn proper spacing for windbreak trees and how to plant trees for energy efficiency.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
When Should You Stop Mowing Your Lawn Before Winter
Learn when grass cutting season ends and plan the last time to cut grass in fall before winter. Cut grass this short in fall. It's the best winter grass height!
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Insect & Disease Issues
What Causes Tiny Rows of Holes in Tree Trunk (Maple, Oak, Apple)?
Is it a bug? A bird? Who is marking up your tree's trunk? Well, it's probably a borer or a bird. Keep reading to pinpoint who's the culprit and what you can do!
Compost Leaves
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves To Get These Leaf Compost Benefits
Learn how to compost leaves quickly including how to compost dry leaves, make leaf mold in garbage bags (leaf mulch) and how long it takes to compost leaves.
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Plant Health Care
When Should You Stop Watering Trees, Perennials and Garden in Fall?
You've been watering your plants all summer long! The leaves have changed, so can you finally cross "water the garden" off your to-do list? Well, you can stop when...
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
The Best Way To Clean Up Leaves (Even In A Large Yard)
Learn how to deal with leaves-including the best way to remove leaves, the easiest way to pick up leaves, the best way to bag leaves and leaf disposal ideas!
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Insect & Disease Issues
How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key
Scale is a common pest of landscape trees and shrubs that can easily be overlooked. Here are visible symptoms of an infestation and how to get rid of scale on trees.
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Plant Health Care
Is My Tree Dying Or Dead? Here’s How To Tell & What You Can Do
It’s important to know the difference between a dead and declining tree. Follow these steps on how to identify if a tree is dead, if a tree is dying and how to save a dying tree.
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