With spring in full swing, we can look forward to longer days, warmer weather, spring flowers and enjoying time outdoors. However, when the snow melted and revealed everything underneath, your newly thawed optimism likely waned after thinking of all the yard work that has to get done. To keep your ...
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PREPARE THE SOIL Give those young, tender plants all the help you can to get them off to a healthy start. Begin by removing any debris that winter swept into the planting area. Next, pull weeds and dispose of them. Yes, you can also compost them. Follow the instructions you’ll ...
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Don’t open the windows. That spring breeze is no help at all. Once there’s even a glimmer of spring, you’re ready to throw open your windows and let the breeze blow away the winter funk. Well, you might want to rethink that spring cleaning ritual this year. If you’re an allergy sufferer ...
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Battle bugs before they bite (or sting!) you — and check the attic for problems. Image: Trifonenko/Getty Tackling five simple tasks now gives you a head start on spring. That leaves you plenty of worry-free time to enjoy the warmer weather. #1 Tell Insects to Bug Off Image: Mojoje/Getty ...
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