Lawn & Garden

Tips for planting and protecting your fall landscape

(ARA) - As the crisp fall air ushers in a new season, many gardeners may be left wondering: what now? Garden experts from across the country weighed in with their tips on the best things you can do this fall for a fabulous garden next year.

Plant now, bloom later.

Judy Nauseef, president of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD), suggests planning ahead for next spring. "Fall is the time to take stock of your garden and plan for next year," she advises."You can see what worked and what didn't, where you have holes and what needs to be replaced or moved."

Tips and Tricks for Adding Curb Appeal to Your Landscape

(ARA) - You only get one chance for your home to make a first impression. With a little help from Mother Nature, you can demand a second look from passersby with a show-stopping front yard.

"Every canvas needs to start fresh and clean," says James A. Baggett, editor of Country Gardens Magazine. "So roll up your sleeves, stick your hands in the dirt and get ready to personalize your yard with color and style."

How to Make a Big Splash with Your Small Yard

(ARA) – A baby boomer couple downsizing, a working professional's downtown city condo, and a young family's starter home in a metro suburb -- the trend of people moving to smaller homes with smaller yards continues to grow. If you are one of them, how do you make the most out of your small outdoor green space? With the right tools and strategies, you'll find the possibilities are endless.

Tips for safe use of pesticides and fertilizers

(ARA) - It’s that time of the year again when millions of do-it-yourself homeowners face the challenges of keeping problem insects and weeds away from home gardens and yards -- while staying within the family budget.

The pesticides and fertilizers available at local hardware and home improvement stores are designed specifically to help with these tasks, but choosing the right products and using them correctly is something every homeowner must consider.

Tips to prevent fire ants

(ARA) Fire ants are very serious and territorial insects. They are not only a nuisance to your property; they can harm you, your children and your pets. Being able to identify fire ants, where they live, treatments for prevention, working with your neighbors for season-long control, and what to do if you are stung are all very important elements to educate yourself and family on in order to be fire ant-free.

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