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Harvesting Your Garden’s Crops at the Perfect Time This Fall

October 3, 2015

The weather changes quickly in Ann Arbor MI, and it does not give much warning to the purveyors who love gardening and farming when it is going to change. Therefore,
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How to Prepare Your Garden for Fall

October 1, 2015

As a transitional period, the fall season offers a complex patchwork of jobs for the gardener. Some plants need to be prepared for their spring debut, the soil needs
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Preparing Your Yard for Excess Storm Water

September 27, 2015

Preparing your property to take on excess storm water during the rainy season is a big project for any homeowners. You want to keep storm waters away from your home,
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Bring Your Indoor Plants Back In Now

September 25, 2015

Many people give their indoor plants a vacation outside for the summer. The month of September looms with its first chances for light to heavy frosts, so far we
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Five Potential Sources of a Patchy Lawn

September 13, 2015

The classic Ann Arbor MI American single-family house has a beautiful green lawn surrounding it. Thus, it can be frustrating when your ideal verdant lawn doesn't
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Twin Oaks Remembers 9/11

September 11, 2015

Today, and every day we mourn those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001.
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Compost for Ann Arbor

September 8, 2015

For 2015, seasonal compost collection began Monday, March 30 through Friday, Dec. 4​, with weekly pickups.  Acceptable compostable materials include the
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Exotic Insect Found Infesting Hemlock Trees in Ottawa County Confirmed in Three Locations in Park Township

September 6, 2015

Ottawa County residents have an alert arborist to thank for the discovery of hemlock woolly adelgid, which triggered response efforts by the Michigan Department of
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U of M Football Game TONIGHT 8:30 PM EST (6:30 PM MT)

September 3, 2015

Don't forget to watch the season opener tonight at 8:30 PM EST.  What a great way to start off the Labor Day Weekend with FOOTBALL!!   GO
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How to Protect Your Sprinkler System This Winter

September 1, 2015

Your home's sprinkler system is responsible for helping your lawn look its absolute best. During the cold winter months in Michigan, many sprinkler systems are put
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