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How-to do Stuff

Step-by-Step instructions on how to do stuff in the garden.
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 Autumn Aspirations for Your Landscape
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By Sasha Kodet
In Event, Fall, How-to do Stuff, Landscaping, Starter Gardener
Posted August 31, 2021

Autumn Aspirations for Your Landscape

Follow these quick tips to make your garden glow and give your water bill a break. New Year’s may get all the glory, but to me fall always feels like another fresh start as kids head back to [...]

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 Bee a Friend to Pollinators
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By Guest Author
In How-to do Stuff, Outdoor Living, Wildlife
Posted July 27, 2021

Bee a Friend to Pollinators

One of the most helpful things we can do for pollinators is provide them space and resources. Then, just let them be. by Bruce Venable  Most garden enthusiasts don’t need to be reminded of how [...]

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 Make Your Home and Yard Bird Friendly
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By Guest Author
In How-to do Stuff, Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants, Wildlife
Posted July 27, 2021

Make Your Home and Yard Bird Friendly

The risk to our flying friends posed by human-made objects can be significant. But you can help keep them safe with these simple tips. by Andrew Barrett It’s a common sight in spring or summer, a [...]

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 Taming Your Irrigation Controller
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By Brad Wier
In How-to do Stuff, Irrigation
Posted June 29, 2021

Taming Your Irrigation Controller

A controller that’s been programmed incorrectly can swiftly drain your wallet. Take “control” of it and you’ll save money and water. Controllers are rife with hidden [...]

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 Simple, Easy Irrigation Lessons
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, How-to Videos, Irrigation
Posted June 29, 2021

Simple, Easy Irrigation Lessons

There’s plenty of help for using and programming your in-ground irrigation system. So grab a snack and beverage and tune in to these how-to videos. Although hand-watering or a simple hose-end [...]

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 Mosquitos: Masters of Misery
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, Irrigation, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Summer, Wildlife
Posted June 8, 2021

Mosquitos: Masters of Misery

Stop swatting and start enjoying your great outdoors. Use these methods to help prevent these biting bloodsuckers from hanging around. All the weeks of drought-busting rain showers this spring [...]

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 Going Native With Texas Turf
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By Brad Wier
In Extras, How-to do Stuff, Landscaping, Maintenance, Starter Gardener
Posted June 1, 2021

Going Native With Texas Turf

In Texas, a lawn is a precious thing — not a default groundcover to be wasted on side yards and medians. But selecting the right turf type makes all the difference. Despite all the wonderful [...]

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 Protect Our Precious Pollinators
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By Sarah Galvan
In How-to do Stuff, Landscaping, Plants, Wildlife
Posted May 4, 2021

Protect Our Precious Pollinators

Planting pollinator-friendly plants is just one way to attract these flora fertilizers. We’ve compiled a few more tips to help get you started. Did you know pollinating insects are [...]

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 Post-Freeze Landscape Care
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, Landscaping, Maintenance
Posted March 16, 2021

Post-Freeze Landscape Care

Plants are resilient, so wait and watch. There’s nothing you can apply or “water in” to help frozen flora.  Clocks have sprung forward, sweet spring days have arrived and — despite the deep [...]

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 Pruning Roses: The Thorny Truth
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By Brad Wier
In How-to do Stuff, Maintenance, Plants
Posted February 16, 2021

Pruning Roses: The Thorny Truth

If you’re growing modern, ever-blooming roses like hybrid teas (including Knockouts and Belinda’s Dream), February is the time for renewal pruning. With Valentine’s Day fresh in mind, many people [...]

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