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Sunflowers bring cheerful color, beneficial insects, and hungry birds to the garden. Once their bright yellow petals fade, the flower heads begin producing hundreds—and sometimes thousands&m …

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Fall is one of the best times to start a compost pile. Gardens are winding down, leaves are falling, and plenty of natural materials are available around the yard. Instead of throwing these materials …

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When summer begins to fade and cooler weather arrives, the garden doesn't have to lose its charm. Fall offers plenty of opportunities to transform your outdoor space with warm colors, pumpkins, mums, …

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Every fall, yards fill up with fallen leaves. Instead of bagging them and sending them away, you can turn those leaves into one of the most useful materials for your garden: free, natural m …

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Fall is one of the best times to plant native trees in Massachusetts. Cooler temperatures, increased rainfall, and warm soil give newly planted trees an opportunity to establish strong root systems be …

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Growing trees from seed is an affordable and rewarding way to add shade, beauty, privacy, and wildlife habitat to your property. While some trees can take years to reach an impressive size, many speci …

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