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27 Jul 2025
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Tips for Planting Satomi Dogwood in Your Yard

The Satomi Dogwood (Cornuskousa′Satomi′), with its stunning pink to reddish-pink bracts, offers a captivating display in any garden. Unlike its North American cousin, the Kousa Dogwood, it blooms later in the season (typically late spring to early summer), adding a splash of color when many other flowering trees are past their prime. If you’re looking to add this elegant specimen to your landscape, here are some essential tips for successful planting.

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23 Jul 2025
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Small Engine Spark Arrestor: Clogs, Cleaning & Fire Safety

As a homeowner or professional landscaper, you rely on your small engines – from lawnmowers and string trimmers to leaf blowers and chainsaws – to keep your property looking its best. But have you ever stopped to consider a crucial, often overlooked component that ensures these powerful tools operate safely? We’re talking about the spark arrestor.

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10 Jul 2025
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Ideas for Planning a Patio Garden

A patio can be a wonderful place to make the most of the fresh air and relax during the warmer days of the year. The solid floor of a patio also provides you with the option to sit outside when the yard is too wet after heavy rain. Besides being a place of refuge, patios can serve as a way to enhance the visual pleasure of your garden.

With some planning, you can take things a step further and transform your patio into a patio garden. Here are a few suggestions to consider during the design phase, so your patio garden is more than just a flat area of paving slabs.

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10 Jul 2025
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101 Cheap and Easy Garden Decorations

A garden is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. But sometimes, it can be a bit plain. That’s where garden decorations come in! Garden decorations can add color, interest, and personality to your outdoor space. And the best part is, they don’t have to be expensive. In fact, there are plenty of cheap and easy garden decorations that you can make yourself.

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09 Jul 2025
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Dealing with Unwanted Rodents in Your Garden

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of a thriving garden. Lush greens, vibrant blooms, and bountiful harvests are a testament to your hard work. But sometimes, tiny, whiskered villains can threaten that peace. Unwanted rodents – mice, rats, and voles – can quickly turn your garden dreams into a frustrating battleground, munching on roots, nibbling at produce, and even setting up homes in your carefully cultivated spaces.

Don’t despair! While dealing with these garden gatecrashers can be a challenge, it’s a battle you can win. This guide will walk you through effective, often natural, strategies to reclaim your garden from these unwelcome visitors.

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