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The Role of Landscaping in Boosting Curb Appeal

Koupon Karen

Whether you’re selling your home or simply aiming to elevate its overall aesthetic, enhancing curb appeal can significantly impact its perceived value and attractiveness. Landscaping, often overlooked in the grand scheme of property improvement, plays a pivotal role in shaping the initial impression of any residence.

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How to Control Garden Weeds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember, as a child, spending hours in the garden with my mother. We would pull weeds, pick produce, plant seeds , water, and generally putter in the garden. Now that I am older and have a home of my own, I realize how much work a garden can be. How do you control weeds in your garden? Get Growing'

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Front Yard Landscaping: Take 3

Family Balance Sheet

We have done a lot of renovations around our home in the last ten years. The DIY project that we are most proud of is the landscaping in our front yard. Read more about our Front Yard Landscaping: We Did It Ourselves. Read more about Front Yard Landscaping: Take 2. Do you have a landscaping project on your to-do list?

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How to Find Free or Low Cost Gardening Seminars

Family Balance Sheet

Whether you are a novice gardener or a master gardener, there are many free or low cost gardening seminars, workshops, and events happening at this time of year. You'll walk away with great information about this year's gardening trends, gardening techniques, and maybe even a plant or two. I chose broccoli.

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DIY Landscaping Tips to Prepare for Fall

Saving Cents With Sense

When autumn arrives, it is time to prepare your home for winter— and there are a few projects to consider. Autumn is also the perfect time to plant shrubs, grind stumps and aerate your lawn. Plant Shrubs. Plant your shrubs in fall to ensure good root establishment. Use a garden fork to aerate a small yard.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party. Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities in Central PA – Welcome to my home state!

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Square Foot Gardening: Starting Over With New Soil

Family Balance Sheet

Last year, I chronicled my box garden conversion from random planting to the more calculated method, known as Square Foot Gardening. I had great success, but at the end of the season, I vowed that in 2011, I was going to replace all of the dirt in my box with new soil following the Square Foot Gardening recipe for a soil mix.

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