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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.

An App for Perfect Irrigation

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The WaterMyLawn website and app helps you customize your lawn irrigation.

July is Smart Irrigation Month

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July is Smart Irrigation Month. Learn how what a licensed irrigator can do for you and how to find one.

Tend to Your Heart While Tending Your Yard

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Gardening can soothe the soul. We have a yardcare guidebook to ensure your success.

How to Use Compost

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Have you been saving kitchen scraps and yard trimmings for your compost pile? Here are some tips on how to use your mature compost material.

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