Oct 10, 2019
It’s Time to Plant Flowering Bulbs for Spring
October is the perfect time to plant the bulbs that will bring your garden color next spring and throughout the year, says the Dodge City Daily Globe. Most flowering bulbs perform well in conditions with full sun to part shade, and sandy loam or ameliorated garden soils with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Planting depths vary […]
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Oct 9, 2019
Plant Trees and Shrubs Before the Freeze
Fall is a great time to do some #planting. Many new trees and shrubs that go in now will have the chance to establish roots before the freeze, giving them a jump start on the new season. “You can get stuff in the ground, and just walk away,” nursery manager Mike Ingalls told Vermont’s Seven […]
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Oct 8, 2019
Clean Out Garden Beds While You Can
Now’s the time to clean out #garden beds if you want them to flourish and flower next spring. Pull out annuals and any other plants and shrubs that have died back. Cut the grass one last time, and make it short — shaggy lawns left under snowpack can develop brown patches, Cleveland.com says. Rake up […]
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Sep 27, 2019
The Most A-maze-ing Fall Favorite
Nothing says harvest time — and hilarity — like a corn maze. This unusual fall activity first sprang up in the Midwest, of course, and continues to thrive there. But corn mazes can now be found throughout the country and even well into southern and western states, such as Texas and Washington. Some are themed […]
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Sep 26, 2019
Thrift Your Way to a Festive Fall
One of the best things to do as fall begins is get ahead on upcoming events on the cheap. Thrift stores stocked with donations from ClothingDonations.org can be a valuable resource for many fall events. Need a vintage dress for homecoming? Thrift it. Building a scarecrow for your fall festival? There is no place better […]
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