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Can you install artificial turf in a yard with moles?
If molehills keep appearing in your lawn, it is natural to wonder whether they could spoil a new artificial-turf installation. The useful question is how the installation will…
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Choosing a privacy hedge that fits your Southwest Washington yard
A good privacy hedge gives you a little breathing room: a quieter-looking patio, a softer boundary or a screen between neighboring windows. The best choice depends on how much…
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Choosing between core mix and face mix pavers
Choosing pavers is easier when you can see and feel the differences for yourself. Two products may look similar in a catalog, yet have a different texture up close. If you’re…
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Choosing the right bedding sand for a paver patio
When you picture a new paver patio, you probably think about color, pattern and where the chairs will go. The thin layer underneath deserves some attention, too. Bedding sand helps…
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Ferrous sulfate for lawn moss: what it does and what to do next
If moss keeps appearing in your lawn around Ridgefield or Vancouver, you may have heard that an iron treatment can help. Ferrous sulfate is one option for controlling existing lawn…
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Holland-style pavers in a herringbone pattern: details that make the difference
A simple rectangular paver can create a surprisingly lively patio. In a herringbone pattern, the blocks meet at right angles to form a repeating zigzag. The result works well…
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Moss in your lawn? Start with the soil, not the lime bag
A mossy lawn is a familiar sight around Ridgefield, Vancouver and the rest of Southwest Washington. After months of rain, a thin patch of grass can turn into a soft green carpet.…
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Pre-emergent weed control: choosing the right product for your garden
Keeping a garden bed tidy is easier when you catch weeds early. Around Ridgefield, Vancouver and the rest of Southwest Washington, a pre-emergent herbicide can be one part of…
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Retaining wall caps: the finishing details that matter
A retaining wall can be built from beautiful blocks and still look unfinished at the top. Caps give that top edge a deliberate finish, cover the openings in hollow wall blocks, and…
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