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  13 hours ago

  Is laying decking on grass a good idea? Experts reveal the problems and solutions

  Homebuilding & Renovating - Steve Jenkins

  Laying decking on grass might seem like a quick and easy option. It involves little or no preparation, and you can have a new deck laid in just a few …

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  1 day ago

  Breakthrough discovery offers new era in spring tick defence

  theweathernetwork.com - Nathan Coleman

  The Weather NetworkTick study discovers new deterrents that could form a repellentIn a recent groundbreaking study led by Acadia University, a team …

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  9 hours ago

  Honeybee guide: how they produce honey, why they sting, and a history of beekeeping

  discoverwildlife.com - Tiffany Francis-Baker

  Honeybees are social insects that live in colonies, and produce a number of products that humans enjoy, including honey. Our relationship with them …

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  1 day ago

  11 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in the Garden

  epicgardening.com - Melissa Strauss

  On April 22, 1970, the United States celebrated the first Earth Day. Senator Gaylord Nelson, former Governor of Wisconsin, founded the holiday to …

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  How to design a mini meadow in pots – and welcome birds, bees and butterflies to your urban wildlife garden this summer

  Homes & Gardens - Holly Crossley

  Welcoming wildlife into a small, urban, outdoor space can seem tricky at first. For those with just a balcony or courtyard to work with, you can't …

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  7 Ways to Keep Deer Out of Your Yard For Good So They Don't Eat Your Plants

  AOL - Barbara Gillette

  Your garden is an irresistible buffet for foraging deer, especially in spring and autumn. An adult white-tail eats up to ten pounds of vegetation every day. Discouraging hungry deer is a challenge, particularly in urban areas where they've gotten used to human traffic. But they are skittish, …