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Cutting with Caution - Lawn Mowing Tips
Everyone seems to spend more time out in the yard these days - dining on the patio, gardening, playing with the kids; but keeping your yard at its best also means more time spent cutting the grass. And with everyone else outside, it's a good idea to remember the basics of mowing safety:

Fall Backyard Cleanup 101 - Tips and Information
The kids are headed back to school, the leaves are turning, and a chill is in the air. If you're like most homeowners, fall also means an opportunity to spruce up your yard and cut down on the work you'll need to do when the weather turns warm again.

Fall Fire Ants Safety
Fall is a time of year people love to spend outdoors. Unfortunately, fire ants also enjoy the cooler weather, creating a potential health threat for millions of southern homeowners.

FallIs The Time To Think Spring
In the fall, as the days get shorter and temperatures dip into daytime averages of less than 50 degrees, grass begins to prepare for winter and the following spring. Shoot growth ceases, so all the carbohydrates produced and the nutrients taken up are stored in the shoots and roots.

Features Take Outdoor Power Equipment to New Level
Besides drawing up a plan and getting the ground ready, it's important to have the right tools for the job. From tractors that run on cruise control to mowers that turn on a dime, user-friendly features abound in the world of outdoor power equipment.

Garden In Containers and Raised Beds
With new technology, special varieties and innovative planting systems, you can now grow almost any vegetable, herb or fruit on a deck or in a small corner of your yard or deck - even producing more than if you planted them in a regular-sized garden.

Guidelines for Fall Lawn Care
As winter approaches, the lawn needs more sunlight than ever so it can store food in the root system for the dormant season. John Deere suggests removing leaves weekly so that your lawn isn't deprived of sunlight.

Lawn and Garden - Designing With Water
With the demands of work, school, families and a never-ending list of hobbies and activities, many find it nearly impossible to find a moment to relax, whether alone or with friends and family. That's why it's so important to create a tranquil environment within the home, or in your backyard, to combat the effects of everyday tension on your mind, body and soul.

Manual Mowers Turn Your Lawn Into A Peaceful Haven
Bypassing the noise, pollution and upkeep of a gasoline-powered mower, the manual push mower, also called a reel mower, is enjoying new popularity.

New Tools for Home and Garden
This year there are a number of new tools available that can help you decrease your lawn and garden work time.