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Front Yard Landscaping: Spring Clean Up!

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In place of wood chips, we buy leaf compost from our township. Do It Yourself Landscaping: Take 2. We clean up the front yard every April and the project always seems so overwhelming when the mulch is delivered. and more WEEDS. It is less expensive than the wood chips and that big pile in our driveway (above) only cost $35.

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. What Is a Garden Stepping Stone? Garden Stepping Stone Craft Kits Hobby Lobby had several versions of kits to create a stepping stone. The most expensive was around $20.

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