Gardening

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Frugal Ways to Protect You, Your Yard, and Your Trash, From Summer Pests

One thing I like about winter in New England is that all those pesky bugs that have been biting me, invading my home, and eating my flowers, die.
A bit heartless, I know, but good riddance to them, I say.
And now, it’s summer, and they’re back.
I’m plotting my defense.
 
 
The criteria -

frugal home brews, or
all non-toxic […]

1Jun2008 | User ImageLisa | 7 comments | Continued
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Does Your Lawn Really Need to Look Like Astroturf?

 
 
My grandfather was named the neighborhood “lawn manicurist.” I don’t think he particularly enjoyed the title. It was a little,um, feminine, for him.
 
 
 
And I don’t think the neighbors particularly enjoyed his lawn. It wasn’t the lawn itself - even though it rivaled Fenway Park’s turf - if […]

23May2008 | User ImageLisa | 5 comments | Continued