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Lifestyle & Trends - Lawn & Garden
Create an outdoor patio that's fit for the cover of a magazine
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While the nice weather lasts, there's nothing better than expanding your living space to the great outdoors. Luckily, it's easy and affordable to create a comfortable and chic outdoor room that's perfectly put together. Use these quick tips and inspiring ideas to transform your deck, porch or patio into one you'll be proud to show off.
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Ten easy ways to use roses in the landscape
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Somewhere between 5,000 and 3,000 years ago, a fellow hoping to impress his lady love was the first to give a rose as a symbol of love. Flash forward to today, and roses remain the enduring emblem of love and romance. Fortunately, however, modern breeding has made it easier than ever to add roses to your garden and landscaping.
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Outdoor lighting tops the list of easy weekend projects
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With its mild temperatures, fall is a great time for outdoor home improvement projects, but it's also supposed to be a time to relax and have fun with family and friends. That makes quick-to-do projects that add to the "family fun factor" appealing to homeowners, who also need to spend their limited home improvement dollars wisely.
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Add value and appeal with four simple home maintenance projects
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Projects to improve the value and appeal of your home don't have to cost a lot of money or take a lot of time to accomplish.
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Early fall grass rejuvenation from summer wear and tear
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As summer winds down, heat and drought may have left your grass a little tired. Soccer, picnics and chasing fireflies have likely taken a toll. Luckily, because of cooler temperatures and an increase in precipitation, fall is the best time for lawn rescue.
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Hot tips for cool crops: Get growing on your fall garden
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You might think the end of summer means bidding farewell to fresh, homegrown veggies. Not so - many cool-season crops hit their heyday as autumn temperatures drop, and some even taste better when nipped by a light frost. Here are some tips for growing a fall vegetable garden.
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Create your own relaxing outdoor oasis this summer
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It's summer time again and the living is easy - at least it's supposed to be. But when mosquitos invade your yard, it's tough to enjoy fun in the sun. Lasting summer memories often begin with a pleasant environment in your own backyard. But the first step is keeping the mosquitoes at bay.
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Tips for keeping your garden truly organic
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The trend for gardening at home continues to grow - and people are taking a particular interest in raising their flowers and vegetables organically. With such prominent figures as Michelle Obama taking public initiatives in organic gardening, more and more products that cater to the trend are appearing.
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Four ways to improve your home's beauty and resale value
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In a tough housing market, homeowners want to improve their home's beauty and functionality, while adding resale value. This may include choosing products that reduce maintenance, save energy, improve appearance and offer protection from the damaging forces of nature. Here are some tips for problem areas that could benefit from the latest home solutions.
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What you need to know about protecting your ash trees
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Virtually all of the 7 billion ash trees in the United States are at risk for infestation by the emerald ash borer, also known as EAB. You can save your ash trees by acting now and starting a prevention program.
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