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6 Mulching Mistakes That Hurt Trees and Shrubs
Mulch volcanoes, layers that are too deep, mulch against stems and more: what goes wrong with mulch and how to do it right.
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Raised Bed Soil Mixes Compared: Which Should You Use?
Topsoil and compost, the square foot gardening mix, or bagged raised bed soil: how they compare on cost, drainage and upkeep.
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How to Lay Sod So It Takes: Prep, Installation and Watering
Prepare the soil, lay sod in a brick pattern, and water it through the first critical weeks until the roots knit in.
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How to Overseed a Thin Lawn, Step by Step
When to overseed, how to prepare the lawn for good seed-to-soil contact, how much seed to use, and how to care for the new grass.
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How to Read a Soil Test Report for Your Lawn and Garden
What pH, buffer pH, phosphorus, potassium, organic matter and CEC mean on a soil test, the ranges to aim for, and how to act on the…
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Fall Lawn Care Checklist: What to Do and When
A month-by-month fall checklist for cool-season lawns: seeding, aerating, feeding, weeds, leaves and the last mowing, plus notes for warm-season grass.
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How Long and How Often to Water New Grass Seed
A week-by-week watering plan for newly seeded lawns, from germination to the first mowings, and how to turn it into sprinkler run times.
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When to Fertilize Your Lawn: A Simple Schedule by Grass Type
The best months to feed cool-season and warm-season lawns, how much nitrogen to use each time, and the mistakes that waste fertilizer.
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