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Help Build Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

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Birds are an integral part of our ecosystem and building bird feeders in the spring is a wonderful way to get ready for them. Bird feeders not only provide food for these amazing animals, they can also offer a fantastic opportunity for some birdwatching from your backyard. Here are a few ways to make some eco-friendly bird feeders at home.  

Soil Testing in Three Easy Steps

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Knowing the chemical makeup of your soil will help you find the right fertilizer and the right amount to use. Taking care of your lawn is a responsible way to Take Care of Texas.

Maintaining Your Lawn and Garden in the Winter

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We should work on our lawns year-round—even during the colder months. Some preparation now will bear fruit (literally and figuratively) when the weather gets warm again.

Tips for Successful Winter Gardening

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The winter season is not usually the time of the year people think of when deciding to plant vegetables. However, for some hardy vegetables, this is the perfect time to get them in the ground and ready for an early spring harvest. Here are some tips and tricks that will make planting these vegetables easier every winter.

What to do With Leaves in Your Yard

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Soon the leaves will start to fall. But before you start raking and bagging them for your curbside garbage pickup, there may be more environmentally responsible solutions to a lawn full of leaves.  

The Many Benefits of Composting

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Did you know that using compost improves the health of grass, crops, and other plants, and promotes waste reduction? There are numerous benefits to making and using compost. Read on to learn more!

Is Rainwater Harvesting Illegal in Texas?

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There’s a rumor going around that the state and local governments don’t want Texans to harvest rainwater on our own property. Nothing could be further from the truth! Texas has many state and local programs to help businesses and individual Texans harvest rainwater on their own property.

How to Keep Pesky Mosquitoes out of Your Rain Barrel

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Get solutions for mosquitoes, stinky water, and clogs in your home rain barrels.

How Many State Flowers Does Texas Have?

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The answer might surprise you.

We Can Reduce Food Waste Together

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Food waste is a major problem for the environment. Here are some simple guidelines to help you reduce the amount of food you send to landfills.

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