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Front Yard Landscaping: Spring Clean Up!

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We spent the past weekend yanking weeds, trimming the edges, spreading mulch, and sprucing up our front yard landscaping. In place of wood chips, we buy leaf compost from our township. It has been a problem area ever since we re-did our landscaping in 2007. While plants in other areas of the landscape have flourished.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Once you have a total, you know the amount you need to start saving for and it’s not too late to find the funds. Gardening and Landscaping: Summer is also a time to garden, rejuvenate your landscape, and enjoy an adult beverage in your cozy backyard. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

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Gardening and Landscaping: Summer is also a time to garden, rejuvenate your landscape, and enjoy an adult beverage in your cozy back yard. Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. I was an avid gardener for many years.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What single action or decision has saved you the most money over your life?

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Gardening Tip | Starting with Seeds

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You may have a dedicated space where you grow food, but if you don’t, keep reading because the information here also applies to edible landscaping and container gardening. Some offer resources such as seeds, plants and compost in return for your willingness to share what you grow with friends, neighbors or the local soup kitchen.