I would like to get my vegetable garden and annual flower beds ready for planting without having to do a lot of preparation next spring. What are some things I could be doing right now?

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Newton Occupation: Entrepreneur and farmer Office seeking: Jasper County Supervisor 1. Introduce/Reintroduce yourself to voters and explain why you are running. Ray: As a lifelong resident of Newton, ...

I replaced my old, wobbly spigot with the Aquor House Hydrant V1+. My results were astounding. See my full review here.

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Top-dressing improves soil quality and enhances the growth of healthy grass. Learn what's involved in top-dressing a lawn.

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A healthy lawn is a result of year-round care. Lawn care tips from experts can make yard maintenance an easy task.