Don't burn your leaves!

Forget Halloween; you know what's really scary? People burning their leaves! On the next thrilling episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals how to harvest this rich bounty of miracle mulch and black gold-to-be.

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October 24th, 2009

Soil aeration

Has your lawn carried a lot of extra weight over the years? Host Mike McGrath reveals how to ease the compaction this can cause with soil aeration and other weighty issues on the next You Bet Your Garden.

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October 17th, 2009

Perennial vegetables

Say perennial and most gardeners think blooming beauties - but you can also enjoy the returning bounty of perennial vegetables! Mike McGrath will name seven interesting edibles that you plant once and enjoy virtually forever. He'll also discuss the Biennial vegetable, explain how some potatoes and tomatoes seem to be perennial, and name the edible favorite that's perennial if protected from frost.

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October 10th, 2009

Great ways to deter critters - without toxic mothballs!

Many gardeners use mothballs in their landscape to deter critters, but Mike McGrath warns that they are dangerous for your health and the environment. He'll explain how to chase away creatures like cats, dogs, squirrels, and even armadillos without resorting to mothballs.

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October 3rd, 2009

Building a bird and butterfly friendly yard

Can you create a landscape that's friendly to birds and butterflies? You Bet Your Garden host Mike McGrath will reveal the tricks that allow you to enjoy both kinds of winged wonders.

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