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Lawns 101 Much has been said about whether or not Americans should rethink their passion for the home lawn. If you determine that a grass lawn makes sense for your yard, planting the right variety of grass at the right time of year will go a long way in making yours a healthy, easy-care lawn. |
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The Battle Royale for Supercorn Corn that doesn't need so much nitrogen could cut America's $8-billion-a-year fertilizer bill, send less pollution into the water and less carbon into the air. Meet the scientists trying to build a better kernel |
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Cultivating the Garden A little work now will save you tons of time and trouble later in the season. |
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Tools for Preparing the Garden Before a single plant even touches the ground in your garden, it would be wise to spend time preparing the soil. You'll have fewer weeds and diseases and better plant growth, flowering, and fruiting later. |
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