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Choosing the Right Flea and Tick Control for Your Pets

Choosing the Right Flea and Tick Control for Your Pets

There are several ways to prevent and treat ticks. They range in price and time commitment. Powders, sprays, and shampoos can be inexpensive but need to be done frequently while spot treatments and collars generally have a higher price tag but only need to be done monthly or seasonally.
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How Big is My Pond?

How Big is My Pond?

Guesses and wrong calculations are often more than 100 gallons off! A hundred gallons can mean the difference between a healthy dose or an overdose of medication and, in turn, the difference between life and death of pond inhabitants.
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Why People Add Enzam to Their Pet’s Food?

Why People Add Enzam to Their Pet’s Food?

Zamzows has been in the feed business since 1933, starting with farm animals and quickly adapting our formulas to meet the nutritional needs of companion animals. Over the decades, we have formulated and learned a lot about helping our beloved pets be healthy and the best recommendation we can make regardless of what food you’re feeding is to add Zamzows Enzam Nutritional Supplement.
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How To Plant And Store Bulbs In Fall

How To Plant And Store Bulbs In Fall

Fall is THE time to plant bulbs for spring blooms. You want to aim to have your bulbs are in the ground before the first hard frost but it ok if you plant a little later. In Boise, aim to plant your bulbs in late September to early November. The cooler temperatures allow the bulbs to establish roots before the ground freezes.
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Planting Cover Crops

Planting Cover Crops

What is a cover crop and how do you use them in your garden? Cover crops are essentially sacrificial crops that are planted, allowed to grow, then mowed over and tilled under to allow the organic matter to decompose.
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Fall Lawn Recovery

Fall Lawn Recovery

Summer is the most stressful time of year for our lawn. Our cool-season grasses do not appreciate multiple days above 100 degrees. The good news is that late summer and early fall are the optimal time for our lawns to recover and in this article I will outline the multi-step process.

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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs

We love these comforting sweet and sour meatballs because they’re the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, with tender meatballs coated in a rich pineapple-infused sauce. Whether you're looking for an easy snack to satisfy cravings or a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your holiday party, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Plus, they’re just as irresistible served over rice for a cozy, complete meal!
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Roasted Squash Soup

Roasted Squash Soup

As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing like a warm bowl of autumn squash soup to capture the season’s cozy, comforting spirit.
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Making these pumpkin whoopie pies is as fun as it is delicious! With warm spices, soft pumpkin cookies, and a creamy filling, each step brings you closer to a fall-inspired treat that’s perfect for sharing. Whether you’re scooping dough or sandwiching the cookies together, it’s a hands-on, rewarding recipe that fills your kitchen with the cozy aromas of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Plus, decorating the cookies with the rich cream cheese frosting is a fun way to get creative! These whoopie pies are perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weekend baking project.

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