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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.
Mowing
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Should I Alternate Directions Each Time I Mow?
Read about why you absolutely should change up the route each time you mow. And, get tips on the best mowing patterns for your machine.
Davey Tree Sap Oozing From Fruit Tree
Plant Health Care
Can You Stop A Fruit Tree From Leaking Sap (Cherry, Plum Or Peach)?
Colleen said, “I have a plum tree that's oozing sap, and many branches feel dead. Is this OK?” Stop the tree from leaking sap and see if plum tree sap is edible.
How To Cleanup Your Landscape After A Snowy Winter
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Cleanup Your Landscape After A Snowy Winter
Clean up your home landscape after a snowy and icy winter with these expert tips to help prepare your yard for a better spring.
Tree With Mulch
Soil Care & Mulching
Step By Step: How To Remove Grass To Mulch Around Trees
If there's grass around tree trunks, remove it before mulching around trees. Try this easy trick to kill the grass around tree trunks, then learn how to mulch!
Mowed Grass
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Best Way To Get Rid Of Grass Clippings? Compost! Here’s How.
Compost is the best way to get rid of grass clippings after mowing. Learn how to compost grass clippings and how long it takes for grass clippings to decompose.
Mulch That Repels Bugs
Soil Care & Mulching
What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?
What mulch is best for repelling bugs? Try cedar, melaleuca, or plastic mulch! Cedar is known to repel ants, moths, mosquitoes, and carpet beetles. Melaleuca is known to keep away termites. Plastic mulch deters aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.
Viburnum Leaf Beetle 1
Insect & Disease Issues
Viburnum Leaf Beetle: Tree Pest Alert
Here’s what Viburnum Leaf Beetle tree damage looks like with a list of susceptible tree species and resistant tree species.
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