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    Landscape Design and Gardening Resource Guide | Monique Allen & Nina O'Brien

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    What is eco-friendly gardening and why is it so important?

    In an era when environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global discussions, it's no surprise that eco-friendly gardens have gained significant attention. More than just ...

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    Garden strategies that will help you restore and revive your landscape

    Have you ever gazed at your garden and felt something was amiss? The once-vibrant landscape now appears cluttered and lackluster, leaving you yearning for the days when your ...

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    3 simple steps to make beautiful and creative container gardens

    From glossy magazines to Main Street, we've all admired those beautiful window boxes and flower pots in spring, summer, fall, and even wintertime. Whether you possess a spacious ...

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    Expert tips to help beginners work smarter, not harder in the garden

    Kneeling and bending over as a gardener can take a toll on your body. As you get older, it starts to feel like the knees you were born with went on vacation and returned with ...

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    The top 10 things to consider before switching to an outdoor career

    If you’re feeling confused about shifting careers to pursue a passion, you’re not alone. It’s a multi-layered decision that requires careful planning and research. I can say this ...

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    How to get your out of control landscape back into shape quickly

    You made a commitment to take care of your landscape, but life has its way of rearranging priorities. Maintaining your outdoor spaces can quickly take a back seat to everything ...

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    How to get big results as a weekend garden warrior

    If you’re a weekend warrior, you know a lot can happen in your garden when you’re sitting at your desk during the 9 to 5. Blades of grass quickly grow tall enough to tickle your ...

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    How to maintain and protect your gardening tools: a guide for beginners

    For those of us who ditched our tools in the shed and walked away last fall there’s likely more than a little dried soil and rust stuck to the blades. Both professionals and ...

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    The top 10 books every new home gardener should read

    Gardening is a lifelong quest for knowledge. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, a good book, or better yet, a library of books can be an invaluable resource. But in ...

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    How to save money growing fun and exciting seasonal plants

    When it comes to creating a sense of possibility, there’s not much in the gardening world that can compare to seeds. And, because they’re inexpensive, starting plants from seed is ...

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    Want to ditch your lawn? Consider the pros, cons and alternatives of No Mow May

    More than any fruit or vegetable, lawns are the largest irrigated crop grown in the United States. According to a satellite imaging study conducted by NASA, lawns cover an area ...

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    Why a Journal is a Gardener’s Best Friend

    If we asked you what our most valuable tool is, what would you say? Maybe a sharp trowel? Pruners? How about a Hori-Hori? True, these tools help us get the job done, but there’s ...

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    Why does my landscape look worse after the pros leave?

    Your landscape is an extension of your home, and just like any other part of your property, it needs regular maintenance and care to stay looking its best. The right landscape ...

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    Spring Gardening Guide: Recommendations for landscape & garden enthusiasts

    It’s an inevitable cycle. Despite even the most thorough fall cleanups, there’s always yard work to do in the spring. So, as the days grow longer and the desire to ditch the cozy ...

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    How to tell the difference between a landscape pro and an amateur

    Anyone can call themselves a gardener these days. It doesn’t take much training to put a few perennials in the ground, water them in and get paid. But does getting paid make you a ...

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