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Avoid planting grass in a rainy season. Heavy rains can leave soil too wet, resulting in damping off, a fungal disease that can kill the seedlings.

If you need to plant grass, do it only when you are sure the temperature will stay above freezing.

Arrange to have the cutting blades on your lawn mower sharpened. Have all electric cables and switching gear checked.

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GARDENS AROUND THE WORLD

BIRDS NEED WATER

Norma of Cocoa, FL -   "I live in Florida, so the birds are always looking for good clean water to drink and to bathe safely. I have two birdbaths on our lawn to encourage birds. They seem to enjoy them, and we enjoy watching them gather there."

Jennifer of Daytona Beach, Florida -"Ceramic pots can be painted and turned on their sides, so that the water drainage hole on the bottom makes a tiny entrance for smaller birds, you can merely close off the larger opening with anything "bird friendly" that fits. Perfect for the tinier birds"

Nancy of Glen Burnie, MD -   "I have several feeders in my yard as well as suet and a heated bath for winter so they always have fresh water. My suet has attracted a Downy Woodpecker which visits quite often. I also ground feed for the squirrels, Mourning Doves, Cardinals and Jays. The Snowbirds seem to like to ground feed. My only problems is a Red-Tailed hawk that visits from time to time, and keeps the birds from feeding for several days at a time when he's in town."

Joyce of Rio Vista   "At the foot of my pond I have a Hippo Fountain. Everyday a small group birds come to sit on the Hippo and drink from the Hippo's nostrils which spot water."

Mary of Seabrooke Dr. -   "I would like to put in a fountain this year. Water in the garden will help to attract birds."

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