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Yellow rake gathering leaves

Don't Bag Your Fall Leaves, Use Them

Fall leaves represent a valuable resource for your lawn and garden. According to Rhonda Ferree, retired University of Illinois Extension educator, “Adding a two-inch layer of leaf mulch adds approximately 150 pounds of nitrogen, 20 pounds of phosphorus, and 65 pounds of potassium per acre (...
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Family looking at vegetables from raised bed garden

Gardening with ease

Gardening is a great way to stay active outdoors from spring through fall. It is an activity that stimulates our bodies and minds. While it may seem like a lot of work, there are several ways to make gardening easier and more enjoyable. Raise Your GardenGardening can require a lot of stooping...
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