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Lawn Care

5 Tips for Watering Your Lawn

Lawn Care

5 Tips for Watering Your Lawn

Here are the top five watering tips to keep your lawn in good shape this summer...

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Advanced Weed Control

Lawn Care

Advanced Weed Control

As a landowner, understanding your weed management options is a big...

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Compare Options for a New Lawn: Seed vs Sod

Lawn Care

Compare Options for a New Lawn: Seed vs Sod

Installing a lawn? Trying to decide between seeding or sodding could be difficult...

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Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist

Lawn Care

Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist

Get your yard prepped for winter and in shape for spring with this checklist...

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Fix Pet Spots in 5 Steps

Lawn Care

Fix Pet Spots in 5 Steps

We love our dogs. We go to great lengths to make them as happy as they make us...

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How to Spread Pasture Seed

Pasture Management

How to Spread Pasture Seed

There is no one recipe to follow when it comes to pasture seeding...

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Murdoch's Guide to Grass Seeding

Lawn Care

Murdoch's Guide to Grass Seeding

Mid-August through early October is the best time to seed a lawn...

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Spring Yard Cleanup Checklist

Lawn Care

Spring Yard Cleanup Checklist

Spring yard cleanup involves removing debris and winter damage from your yard and preparing it...

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Vole Yard Damage & Repair Tips

Lawn Care

Vole Yard Damage & Repair Tips

Vole damage isn’t pretty, but it can be fixed. Here’s how...

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Plants & Trees

10 Tips for Beginning Seed Gardeners

Plants & Trees

10 Tips for Beginning Seed Gardeners

Even though it's one of our favorite things to do, at first, seed gardening can feel...

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Bolting: What, Why, and How to Prevent it

Plants & Trees

Bolting: What, Why, and How to Prevent it

Bolting describes an edible, frost-tolerant plant like lettuce, cilantro, or...

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Create a Beautiful Stock Tank Planter

Plants & Trees

Create a Beautiful Stock Tank Planter

The first priority is to make sure there is proper drainage. Drill holes or hammer...

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Hardening Transplants

Plants & Trees

Hardening Transplants

Young plants pampered in a home or nursery are not ready for a quick transition...

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Herbs: DIY Indoor Garden

Plants & Trees

Herbs: DIY Indoor Garden

Indoor gardens bring fresh herbs to your fingertips for everyday recipes even when...

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How to Grow an Upside-Down Tomato Plant

Plants & Trees

How to Grow an Upside-Down Tomato Plant

A wonderful recipe to celebrate National Poultry day with your friends and family...

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Murdoch's Guide to Container Planting

Plants & Trees

Murdoch's Guide to Container Planting

A container garden is a great way to grow vegetables and flowers in small places...

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Murdoch's Guide to Tree Planting

Plants & Trees

Murdoch's Guide to Tree Planting

Take a step-by-step approach to guide you through the tree planting process...

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Why Mulch Matters

Plants & Trees

Why Mulch Matters

Many gardeners consider mulch essential for trees, rosebushes, and landscaping projects...

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Power Equipment

Battery vs. Gas Powered Equipment

Power Equipment

Battery vs. Gas Powered Equipment

For many people, the convenience of a battery makes it the preferred choice over gas...

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Chainsaw Buying Guide

Power Equipment

Chainsaw Buying Guide

Looking for a new chainsaw but don’t know where to start...

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Fuel for Thought

Power Equipment

Fuel for Thought: Avoid small engine repair

If you’re like most folks, you probably don’t pay much attention to the type of gas...

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Generators 101

Power Equipment

Generator Buying Guide

Check out our helpful guide on how to choose the right generator for you...

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How to Extend Your Power Equipment Warranty

Power Equipment

How to Extend Your Power Equipment Warranty

Paying attention to manufacturers’ warranty programs is one of the best ways to leverage...

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How To Sharpen Husqvarna Chainsaw Chains

Power Equipment

How To Sharpen Husqvarna Chainsaw Chains

AA sharp chain helps your Husqvarna saw run more efficiently and cut smoother...

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Lawnmower Buying Guide

Power Equipment

Lawnmower Buying Guide

Our buying guide will help you find the perfect mower for your property...

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Pre-Season Equipment Checkup

Power Equipment

Pre-Season Equipment Checkup

After a winter of storage your outdoor power equipment may need maintenance to get...

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Snow Blower Buying Guide

Power Equipment

Snow Blower Buying Guide

Our handy buying guide will help you find the perfect snow blower for any job...

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STIHL Maintenance Tips for Fall

Power Equipment

STIHL Maintenance Tips for Fall

Before you tuck in power tools for the winter, ensure they are maintained for top performance...

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STIHL Maintenance Tips For Spring

Power Equipment

STIHL Maintenance Tips For Spring

For all of our power equipment customers, here are STIHL maintenance tips direct from...

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STIHL Sharpen Your Chainsaw

Power Equipment

STIHL Sharpen Your Chainsaw

With a little chainsaw maintenance, you can ensure the best performance from your equipment...

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Most Common Honda Generator Mistakes

Power Equipment

The 5 Most Common Honda Generator Mistakes

A wonderful recipe to celebrate National Poultry day with your friends and family...

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Trimmer Buying Guide

Power Equipment

Trimmer Buying Guide

Our handy buying guide will help you find the perfect trimmer for any job...

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Soil

Choosing the Right Soil

Soil

Choosing the Right Soil

Dig-in to soil science and discover the recipe for getting more from your cultivating efforts...

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Fertilizer Decoder

Soil

Fertilizer Decoder

All plants need six key nutrients. The first three come from the air and water...

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Getting Started with Home Composting

Soil

Getting Started with Home Composting

Have you wanted to start composting but don’t know where to start...

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Testing Soil pH

Soil

Testing Soil pH

Healthy garden soil is crucial to the success of a healthy garden. Do you have healthy soil...

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4 Lawn & Garden Innovations We Love

Hardscapes & More

4 Lawn & Garden Innovations We Love

Our favorite four innovations to hit the lawn and garden market are detailed here...

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Bear Electric Fence And Other Safety Methods

Hardscapes & More

Bear Electric Fence And Other Safety Methods

By now, the bears have woken up, yawned, scratched their bellies, and emerged from...

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Beginners Guide to Canning

Hardscapes & More

Beginners Guide to Canning

Another year, another successful garden ready for harvest! It’s canning season...

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Bug-Proof Your Yard & Garden

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Bug-Proof Your Yard & Garden

Enjoy your outdoor spaces rather than be pestered by bugs. With a few easy steps...

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Buying and Using a Christmas Tree Permit

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Buying and Using a Christmas Tree Permit

Christmas is a magical time of year, and there’s something even more special about finding...

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Creating a DIY Garden Trellis

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Creating a DIY Garden Trellis

Looking to spruce up your garden? Try adding an arched trellis...

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Home Is Where Your Yard Is

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Home Is Where Your Yard Is

Make the most of your outdoor space with tips and supplies from Murdoch's...

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How to Preserve Food at Home

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How to Preserve Food at Home

The rewards of preserving food at home are immense for self-satisfaction and the healthy...

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Lawn & Garden Resources

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Lawn & Garden Resources

At Murdoch’s, we hope to be your trusted, go-to resource to find the right products...

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Murdoch’s Pre-Built Furniture

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Murdoch’s Pre-Built Furniture

Did you know Murdoch’s pre-builds a selection of the furniture we sell...

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Pest-Proof Your Property This Spring

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Pest-Proof Your Property This Spring

Enjoy a beautiful, pest-free yard and garden all season long with these helpful tips...

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Reduce Wildfire Risk on Your Property

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Reduce Wildfire Risk on Your Property

Make your property safer from wildfire by addressing ignition points and creating defensible space...

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