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What to Clean Up and What to Leave Behind This Fall
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This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid‑South
This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Mary Schmidt talks about how birds of prey benefit gardeners and brings an owl to visit. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent, Mike Dennison talks about fencing options to keep deer, racoons, and rabbits out of the garden.
Watch this episode on Saturday at 3:00 p.m on WKNO Channel 10
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What to Clean Up and What to Leave Behind This Fall
Don’t Forget About Your Lawn This Fall
Is Fall Ideal for Planting?
What to Clean Up and What to Leave Behind This Fall
As the weather starts to cool and leaves begin to change color, we realize the end of another growing season is upon us. Before you
Don’t Forget About Your Lawn This Fall
Fall is finally here! After a hot and dry summer, I am sure we are all looking forward to some relief from the extreme heat.
Is Fall Ideal for Planting?
Discover why fall is an ideal time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials in Memphis, plus tips for watering, mulching and soil testing.
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