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Why Is My Yard So Wet?

Without this ecosystem service fully operational, it will take a few weeks for things to dry out, even on warm,…

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Grow What You Love To Eat!

Better Homes and Gardens has these secrets to starting your vegetable garden off right: Start with a small space Grow…

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Why Leaves Do and Don’t Fall from Trees

It’s called “fall” for a reason: leaves fall from the trees on a seemingly regular annual schedule. But it is…

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Which of These Dwarves Inhabits Your Lawn?

Late fall is the best time to do a large-scale lawn makeover: Little to no watering is needed.  The grass…

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What to Do in Your Garden This Month

Continue to water deeply – less often. Continue to dead head spent blooms on perennials and annuals to encourage more…

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10 Eco-Friendly Landscaping Ideas

Every homeowner wants their yard to be the center of attraction in the neighborhood. But beautiful outdoor areas often come…

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What to Do in Your Garden This Month

Reduce fertilizer applications to allow plants to harden off before winter. Continue to water deeply – less often.Continue to dead head…

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Why Do Grubs Cause Lawn Damage in Late Summer?

In late summer, grubs make up a dominant food source for skunks, raccoons, and opossums.   Even crows and deer…

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Watering Techniques with Lucy Smart

With the prolonged drought in Northern Illinois, I thought I’d share some watering advice with you all so that your…

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The Benefits of Compost Tea with Lucy Smart

Our Earth’s Original™ compost tea feeds your soil to feed your plants. Over-the-counter fertilizers provide plants with only three nutrients: nitrogen,…

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Start Growing Vegetables in Your Yard

Have you been thinking about growing vegetables in your yard but don’t know where to start?  You can start by…

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Fall Clean-Up: 10 Essential Tasks

We love the beautiful array of colors Fall brings to our landscape! But we may not like the mess Fall…

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