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Monthly Archive for: "September, 2013"
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 Preparing for a Fall Garden
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By Erin Conant
In Fall, Maintenance, Starter Gardener
Posted September 29, 2013

Preparing for a Fall Garden

Perhaps you found this years’ growing season to be a struggle. The days were long and hot as usual and watering just to keep your garden alive became a part-time career. Breathe a deep sigh [...]

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 Take a Post Summer Look at your Landscape
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Maintenance, Plants, Summer
Posted September 22, 2013

Take a Post Summer Look at your Landscape

By the end of the summer many landscapes look tired and bedraggled, much like an old, well-worn sofa. On the other hand, some fall landscapes resemble newlyweds, springing from the church doors [...]

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 Toppling Trees? Not if They’re Native
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, Maintenance, Plants
Posted September 12, 2013

Toppling Trees? Not if They’re Native

A wailing and gnashing of teeth can be heard throughout Texas as many of us are worried about whether our favorite trees will die. While you should be concerned, do not distress. Droughts occur [...]

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 Gourd Giddy? Get to Growing ‘Em!
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By Guest Author
In Fall, How-to do Stuff, Outdoor Living, Plants
Posted September 10, 2013

Gourd Giddy? Get to Growing ‘Em!

Gourd-planting season is upon us again. From birdhouses and feeders to pots and vases, arts and crafts projects using gourds abound. These and other decorative pieces can be yours with very [...]

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 When a Rose is (Not Exactly) a Rose
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By Erin Conant
In Plants
Posted September 10, 2013

When a Rose is (Not Exactly) a Rose

Throughout history, a rose has been the quintessential symbols of beauty and romance, and they often represent some of life’s most intimate, cherished moments. I’ll share some tips to [...]

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 Xeriscape = Zero Hassle
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By Erin Conant
In Landscaping, Maintenance, Planning/Design
Posted September 9, 2013

Xeriscape = Zero Hassle

Making the jump from a turf-blanketed landscape to a xeric one can be daunting. Daily, I speak with folks who are tossing around the idea of minimizing the amount of grass they must maintain, but [...]

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 How Much Lawn is Too Much?
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By Guest Author
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants, Summer
Posted September 5, 2013

How Much Lawn is Too Much?

Homeowners have begun to ask this question especially during these hot summer months. This summer, many of us are wondering why we have lawns at all. Add up all the heat, drought, chemicals, [...]

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 Mint Condition
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By Erin Conant
In Plants
Posted September 2, 2013

Mint Condition

 Let’s learn the easiest ways to identify members of the mint, or Lamiaceae, family – a culinary favorite! Peppermint, lavender, oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme are some of the [...]

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