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    Best Trees For Fall Color

    These fabulous fall-color trees offer head-turning seasonal changes in leaf color. From golden-yellow to orange-red to scarlet—we've got something for you! Take a look at some of our favorite fall color varieties, then stop by your local Green Acres Nursery & Supply and our garden gurus can show you additional options. 
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    Four Fall Pot-ups

    "What can I plant in fall?" We get this question a lot. We’ve provided four fabulous fall recipes with varying sun requirements. You're not limited to planting these recipes in containers, as you can take these combinations and repeat them in a border as well.
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    Fall Vegetables in Raised Bed

    Fall Gardening

    Fall is an ideal time to grow vegetables; the soil is warm and the air begins to cool off in the evenings, making ideal growing conditions We have tips to prepare your garden for cool-season veggies to grow through winter. 

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    Recipes for Summer

    We love growing our own food and we're sure you relish the fruits of your labor too. Sara Forte of the Sprouted Kitchen Blog partnered with us for this blog to share a few timely tomato recipes. If your summer garden is still going strong and you have an abundance of tomatoes, this blog is for you.
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    Espalier Pear Tree

    Espalier 101

    Espalier is a French word meaning trellis. In the garden, espalier is a method used to train a tree or shrub so trunks and branches grow on one plane.

    Read on for tips to grow your own espalier fruit tree or shrub. 
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    Pet-Friendly Product List

    Protect your animal friends by using products that are considered safer to use around domestic animals. We have a list of a variety of less toxic products for use in your garden and outdoor areas. 

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      Tips For Growing Citrus

      There is sweet satisfaction in growing your own fruit, experimenting with new varieties, and sharing with family and friends. Citrus are a great choice for the Sacramento region—easy to grow with light maintenance. Read on for a few tips about growing citrus. 
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      Rose Bouquet in Pitcher

      Tips For Beautiful Summer Blooms

      We asked local rosarian, Charlotte from the Sierra Foothills Rose Society to give us her best tips for rose care. Here are her top tips for maintaining your rose bushes all summer long.
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