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  1. Fall Lawn-Care Secrets

    … for this. Use a hand rake to remove the thatch ..... machines. Note: Power raking and vertical mowing ..... dressing into the soil by raking it in. Remove fallen leaves by raking them or mulching them ..... leaves are present, rake them off the lawn and …

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  1. Fall Garden Checklist

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    … in fall. Divide and cut back perennials. Try rearranging plants if they haven't been working in their current location. Rake and mulch. Left unattended, fallen leaves will suffocate your lawn and beds. Shred them and they make great mulch. Dig up …

  2. Yard & Garden Tools

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    … easy control. Use a flexible rake to gather light debris that ..... lawns, and walks, and to rake up leaves. This tool is basically ..... steel tines on this special rake penetrate the thatch layer on ..... tines through the grass with a raking motion, they snag the matted …

  3. Preparing Your Garden for Winter

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    … add stakes for stability. 2. Rake up leaves as soon as possible after ..... amounts frequently, rather than rake a large accumulation all at once ..... lie with a mulching mower, then raking . Or rake them into a pile and mow over it …

  4. How to Build a Fire Pit

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    … cubic yard) Concrete adhesive TOOLS Shovel Rake Handheld tamp (To create a homemade tamp ..... Pour 6 inches of gravel into the pit, raking the gravel smooth after each load to ensure a solid base. Rake the top layer flat, then tamp it down …

  5. Mortared Stone Wall

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    … Aim for fairly uniform joint spacing. 4. Rake the joints as you go, using a scrap of wood. Raking the mortar to a depth of 1 inch or even a ..... possible using a wet sponge. Immediately after raking , remove mortar crumbs with a whisk broom …

  6. How to Turn Your Yard into a Personal Gym

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    … is like a leafy green aerobics class. Raking burns about 340 calories an hour, pushing ..... goal of 30 minutes." The same works for raking . If you own a leaf blower or a ride ..... first 30 minutes. Instead, haul out the rake and the push mower, and do a portion of …

  7. Pacific Northwest Lawn-Care Calendar

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    … Clean up fallen leaves. If you don't want to spend time raking them, run your lawn mower over your lawn two or three times ..... they quickly decompose and add to your soil's structure. Or rake up and compost the fallen leaves. Overseed your lawn: Most …

  8. Power Up!

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    … gardener, as most are built for right-handed folks. Toss your rake aside and give your body a break with an electric leaf blower ..... shredders and vacuums, so you can forego the time and strain of raking . Use an aerator to loosen compacted soil so your lawn's roots …

  9. Fall Outdoor Decorating: From Halloween to Thanksgiving

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    … procession of pumpkins would also look stately on your front steps. This stylish rake is meant for display, rather than yard duty. To make the decorative rake , wrap an old rake 's handle with ribbon. Hot-glue silk leaves in a cluster at the base …

  10. Top Tools for Maintaining Your Garden

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    … small plants more easily. Use a garden rake to dress and smooth out mulch or soil in ..... level the soil for planting; just flip the rake over so its bridge scrapes along the surface ..... steel rakes. The business end of this rake , sometimes called a lawn rake , is a fan …

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