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Don't leave your garden soil bare this winter—a gardening expert explains how cover crops can help protect it

Key Points Winter cover crops are planted in late summer or fall to build soil health between growing seasons.Cover crops can ...

Is your lawn ready for winter? Here is a checklist for a greener spring

Want a healthier lawn next spring? Here's how to prepare your grass for cold and snow.
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7 Shrubs You Should Always Prune in Fall for Better Growth Next Spring, According to Gardeners

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type. Cut back new wood hydrangeas in ...
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To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

Late summer and early fall are a perfect time to fight weeds in the garden. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts ...
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5 winter gardening jobs to set you up for a splendid spring

With wintry weather underway in many parts of Australia, I’ve been enjoying the seasonal change in my garden and its trees. Following the busy spring, summer and autumn seasons, things slow down in ...