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Cassie Thiessen

Control Broadleaf Weeds (pdf) October 30, 2025 Just remember you may have to do some spot-spraying in the spring if you want to get all the weeds controlled.

The Magic of Compost (pdf) October 10, 2025 Starting a compost pile is very simple. You can add many items from your lawn and garden.

Fall Lawn Care (pdf) September 19, 2025 Lawns that have become thin over the summer can be thickened up by overseeding during September.

Lilac Leaf Spot (pdf) August 29, 2025 Leaf spots on lilac normally only show up during wet, humid growing seasons.

Fall Armyworm Invasion (pdf) August 8, 2025 Armyworm caterpillars pass through six instar stages (life stages) with their size and appetite increasing with each molt.