Pruning is one of the best treatments you can give to your trees and shrubs. Pruning your plants regularly encourages new, healthy growth, and also deters pests and animal infestations. There are several tools you can use for pruning, but pruning shears are the easiest to get the job done. Also referred to as hand […]
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Makita has been around for over a hundred years and has a great reputation for high-quality electric tools. The UC3551A is no exception. This corded electric chainsaw has overwhelmingly positive reviews. The fact there are minimal negative reviews is because this saw just works. It does what you need it to without unnecessary bells and
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Our very own ‘arrival of spring’ alert from Mother Nature! There’s truly a lot to love about forsythia… Not quite so appealing, unfortunately, is the fact that; the arrival of forsythia blooms is also a reliable sign that the seeds of early weeds, such as crabgrass, are about to germinate. But, for now, we’ll answer
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Ants can be quite a big nuisance and not just in your pants! Long lines that extend from your kitchen to your garden, colonies in your closets and just running around, ants can make your skin feel like it’s crawling (generally because there are a few ants making their way up your arm, too!). Additionally,
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Whether you want some privacy, a better landscape around you or just want to make the world a better place, planting a tree sure does have its benefits (and ones apart from those that we study in environmental education). For instance, a mature tree can add anywhere between $1,000 and $10,000 to your real estate market value,
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Much as they’re a part of the ecosystem like Mother Nature intended them to be, there’s absolutely nothing harmless about fire ants. Found in 13 of America’s 52 states, these insects, mistakenly brought over from South America in the early 20th century, have definitely overstayed their welcome, causing a range of agricultural and medical problems with their aggressive attacking and repeated stinging.
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Poop is not a subject people like to talk about. Whether it is from an animal or a human, it’s stinky, looks disgusting, and is a thoroughly repulsive subject of conversation. But there are so many good things about it that avoiding the discussion is like taking a dump on an easily accessible bounty of
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