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VIDEO: Controlling Buckthorn Weeds With Goats | Garden Guy Dale | Gertens Garden Center

Garden Guy Dale talks about the rise of "goatscaping" & using goats to control buckthorn and weeds in your yard.
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Creating Bird Habitats

Creating Bird Habitats

Check out these six steps to create the ideal bird habitat to bring in your favorite bird species.
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Rain Barrels and Compost Bins

THE GARDEN SCOOP: Rain Barrels and Compost Bins

Find out the garden scoop on rain barrels and compost bins and how to be more environmentally friendly.
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All About Deer

All About Deer

We all love the sight of deer feeding out in a field, but the ability for deer to adapt to many types of environments has made them a pest to many of us. Gertens Experts offer tips on to keep your...
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Water Conservation

Water Conservation

The first place to start conserving water is in the home. Gertens Experts help provide tips on how to conserve water whetehr individual, community or business.
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Shredded Leaves Nature's Free Soil

Shredded Leaves Nature's Free Soil

If you have an abundant source of leaves, consider yourself fortunate! You possess an excellent source of compost and plant insulation. Gertens offer advice on how to turn your leaves into compost!
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Rain Barrels

Rain Barrels

Storm water runoff from roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and lawns carries chemicals, solvents, salts, pet waste into the storm sewer and eventually into our streams, lakes and rivers. You can help...
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Recycling Leaves as Compost and Garden Mulch

Recycling Leaves as Compost and Garden Mulch

Fallen leaves become excellent compost to amend soil and use as garden mulch! The experts at Gertens offer tips on how to best compost your garden!
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Planting for Energy Conservation

Planting for Energy Conservation

Trees and shrubs can reduce fuel consumption for heating and cooling your home. Our Gerten Experts share ways to modify your local climate!
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Composting Made Easy

Composting Made Easy

Composting is simply the process of changing raw, organic materials into soil conditioner through decomposition. Gertens offer helpful tips on how to properly compost!
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Reason to Plant Trees

Reason to Plant Trees

There are many reasons to plant a new tree! Shade, energy savings, wildlife habitat, edible fruit, decorative fruit, fall color, screening. Gertens offers every size, shape and color of tree for...
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