natural environment
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Seriously, We Don’t Need Lawns
1It’s never been harder to keep a lawn alive and unless radical climate interventions happen like, tomorrow, this is the easiest it’ll be for the rest of your life. Not to be too dramatic, but: Have you ever considered giving up?
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How to Improve Your Garden Soil Quality Over the Winter
After you’ve cleaned up the beds and put the hose and most of your tools away for the season, you may think that there’s nothing else you can do to set your garden up for success in the spring. But that’s not the case.
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How to Protect Your Garden for the Winter
Some plants just aren’t cut out for cold weather, but a surprising number of perennials are perfectly capable of surviving a frigid winter — at least with the right protection. As the temperatures start to cool down, it’s important to take a few simple steps to insulate your plants and soil from the cold season…
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Use a Screwdriver, and Other Ways to Keep From Overwatering Your Lawn This Summer
The summer months are synonymous with dry, brown, crackling grass — a nightmare for those who love their luscious green lawns, and validation to those who think lawns are bullshit. When it’s hot outside, your first instinct may be to dump excessive amounts of water onto your lawn, but a brown patch doesn’t necessarily mean…