6 common lawn questions, Moon and Mars pair up, easiest perennials

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, May 7, 2019



Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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baby's hand and daisy

Month of bees, and month of flowers,
Month of blossom-laden bowers;
Month of little hands with daisies,
Lovers' love, and poets' praises;
O thou merry month complete,
May, thy very name is sweet!
–Leigh Hunt (1784–1859)

 

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How to Fix 10 Common Lawn Problems
How to Fix 10 Common Lawn Problems

What is wrong with my lawn? Why is my grass dying in patches? Why is my lawn turning brown in spots? Even if you don’t have one of these common lawn problems right now, we’d suggest you read how to prevent them! We cover the 10 most common lawn complaints, including crabgrass, compacted soil, brown...
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Try Neptune’s Harvest

“Tomato & Veg” AND “Rose & Flowering” Fertilizers are made from organic ingredients including Fish, Seaweed, Molasses, Yucca and Humate. All things expert growers like to use. Greatly increases yield and quality of all plants. (800) 259-4769 www.neptunesharvest.com
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Easy Perennial Flowers for Beginners to Plant
Easy Perennial Flowers for Beginners to Plant

Perennials are the foundation of any flower garden! See our list of easy, no-fuss perennials that are especially perfect for the beginner gardener, with an emphasis on native plants. Bring beautiful blooms to your garden—year after year!
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Goodbye Mars, Goodbye Stars
Goodbye Mars, Goodbye Stars

It sounds like a children’s book. But even we grown ups have to say goodbye to loved ones from time to time. On the night of May 7, the Moon and Mars pair up for a striking conjunction, and then we bid farewell to Mars and the winter stars. Here are viewing details.
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All-Natural, DEET-Free Insect Repellent

The Old Farmer’s Almanac name is on the bottle. If it doesn’t effectively repel ticks, mosquitoes, blackflies, chiggers, and other biting bugs we will give you your money back!
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Mint Mango Smoothie
Mint Mango Smoothie

Our Mint Mango Smoothie is incredibly refreshing—with only five ingredients. If you’re looking for a healthier snack, here’s a great way to start fresh!
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Rainbow Wind Spinner

Add some vibrant and mesmerizing color to your yard with this classic wind spinner! Made of maple in Vermont. Check out the video of this spinner in action.
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Aphids Pest Control Tips & How to Protect Your Plants

Here are five ways to banish bothersome aphids—without resorting to pesticides for pest control! When it comes to growing, well, just about anything, there’s one pest that raises its head time and again—the ever-present aphid!
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Vern Ader's Weed Spinner

Finally, it’s fun and easy to weed!  The Weed Spinner is an innovative drill-driven weed removal bit that spins out weeds and their roots in one whirling motion.The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Weeds don’t stand a chance!
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