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The Magic of Compost (pdf)

Starting a compost pile is very simple. You can add many items from your lawn and garden.

Fall Lawn Care (pdf)

Lawns that have become thin over the summer can be thickened up by overseeding during September.

Lilac Leaf Spot (pdf)

Leaf spots on lilac normally only show up during wet, humid growing seasons.

Fall Armyworm Invasion (pdf)

Armyworm caterpillars pass through six instar stages (life stages) with their size and appetite increasing with each molt.

What's Invading Your Garden? (pdf)