How to build an Adirondack Chair
An easy-to-build outdoor classic by Tom Stroup This Adirondack chair may not have all the flourishes of some elaborate (and harder to build) designs, but it’s more in the spirit…
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How to Trim Hedges
by Mark Wolfe The Value Of A Hedge Well trimmed hedges add a subtle crispness to the landscape, often going directly unnoticed, but leaving a clear impression: “these people…
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How to Mow Your Lawn
by Mark Wolfe A great looking lawn is the keystone of a great looking landscape. Whether you have a postage stamp sized lot or acres of grass, proper mowing is…
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How to Identify Plant Pests and Diseases
By: Nancy Szerlag Leaves are good indicators a plant is having problems. A curling leaf, a change in color, a few holes, a ragged edge or spots and splotches are…
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How to Water Plants
by Mark Wolfe When summer arrives and the spring rains dry up, watering is an important part of maintaining a healthy landscape. There is no need to break the bank…
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How to Grow the Best Tasting Herbs Ever
by Nancy Szerlag One secret to growing flavorful herbs is not to spoil them by providing too much water or fertilizer. When visiting a lavender farm in the south…
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How to Get Rid of Standing Water in Your Yard
by Mark Wolfe When wet weather blows in, no one wants to worry about where the water is going. By taking charge of the runoff that flows through your…
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How to Move Heavy Objects in the Yard
by Dave Marciniak Regret often springs from a sentence common to gardeners around the world: “Oh that can’t be all that heavy!” Having worked in my own garden and the…
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How to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring
by Mark Wolfe Let’s Get Moving! Winter blues can be difficult to beat when the snow keeps coming and the mercury is nowhere to be found. However, there is something…
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How to Care for Trees
Winter is the Perfect Time to Have Trees Checked Out by a Professional by Nancy Szerlag One of the great charms of older neighborhoods is the stately centennial trees that…
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