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9 Stunning Trees with Colorful Curb Appeal
These no-fuss knockouts will claim center stage each autumn.
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Your Complete Guide to the Perfect Fall Yard
Crisp weather and changing color. What’s not to love? Make your yard the perfect setting for fireside fun and easy care landscaping.
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3 Ways to Extend Your Outdoor Living Season
Make an outdoor living area comfy long after the sun sets or the leaves turn.
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Fire Pit or Money Pit? 9 Ways to Avoid Overspending
Don’t do built-in seating. Your butt (and budget) will thank you for it.
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Fall Yard Cleanup: 8 Shortcuts for Easy Care
It’s amazing what perennials, mulch, and decorative rocks can do.
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A Fall Checklist of 10 Things You Gotta Do Before Winter Sets In
Such as look for roof leaks before the first winter snow. Preventive maintenance is key.
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7 Quick-and-Easy Winter Weather Preparations to Do Right Now
A tiny $2 prevention could save big bucks later.
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The Smithsonian’s Gardener Reveals His Lawn Maintenance Tips
The most surprising lawn maintenance tip: stop raking your leaves.
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4 Simple Tasks to Do in Fall for an Awesome Lawn in Spring
Fall is the most crucial time for your lawn.
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3 Money-Saving Landscaping Tips Perfect for Fall
For a pretty yard — and a full plate, too.