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Fall is a good time to repair bare spots in the lawn. Learn what steps you need to take to fix bare spots before winter ...

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Following a dry summer, gardeners will be even keener than usual to lavish composts, manures and other bulky organic matter on their garden to feed soil and plants and to boost moisture-holding ...

Healthy soil is the heart of thriving gardens and homesteads. Knowing the complex makeup of soil and how to care for it, can ...

As fall arrives and your garden takes its long winter's nap, it's a good time to catch up on your soil's health, adding the ...