Lawn & Garden Articles
Yard Care
Yard Care
DIY Guide to Winterizing Sprinklers, Hoses & Outdoor Faucets
As winter approaches, it's important to protect your irrigation system, hoses...
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Yard 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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Yard 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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Yard Care
Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist
Get your yard prepped for winter and in shape for spring with this checklist...
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Yard 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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Pasture Management
How to Spread Pasture Seed
There is no one recipe to follow when it comes to pasture seeding...
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Yard Care
Murdoch's Guide to Grass Seeding
Mid-August through early October is the best time to seed a lawn...
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Yard Care
Murdoch's Guide to Weed Control
We can’t control the weather or a plant’s readiness to absorb the chemical, but we can help you accurately...
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Yard Care
Spring Yard Cleanup Checklist
Spring yard cleanup involves removing debris and winter damage from your yard and preparing it...
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Yard Care
Vole Yard Damage & Repair Tips
Vole damage isn’t pretty, but it can be fixed. Here’s how...
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Pest Control
Pest Control
Bonide Repels-All® FAQs
Are you looking for a solution to repel animals that is safe for people and pets? Read on to learn more...
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Pest Control
Bug-Proof Your Yard & Garden
Enjoy your outdoor spaces rather than be pestered by bugs. With a few easy steps...
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Pest Control
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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Plants & Trees
Plants & Trees
10 Tips for Beginning a Seed Garden
Even though it's one of our favorite things to do, at first, seed gardening can feel...
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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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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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Plants & Trees
Hardening Transplants
Young plants pampered in a home or nursery are not ready for a quick transition...
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Plants & Trees
Herbs: DIY Indoor Garden
Indoor gardens bring fresh herbs to your fingertips for everyday recipes even when...
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Plants & Trees
How to Grow an Upside-Down Tomato Plant
Farmers discovered years ago that tomatoes can grow well if you plant them upside down...
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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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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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Plants & Trees
Why Mulch Matters
Many gardeners consider mulch essential for trees, rosebushes, and landscaping projects...
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Power Equipment
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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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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POWER EQUIPMENT
STIHL: The Road to Green is Orange
At STIHL, we invest considerable resources in making energy-efficient products that minimize...
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POWER EQUIPMENT
Know Your STIHL Trimmer Line
We put a lot of pride and precision engineering into our STIHL trimmers including the line...
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POWER EQUIPMENT
STIHL Battery Products
STIHL battery tools maximize benefits of battery while delivering the powerful performance...
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POWER EQUIPMENT
Hearts of STIHL
Hearts of STIHL seeks to support programs which prioritize responsible forest management...
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POWER EQUIPMENT
STIHL Chain Breaking Systems
STIHL chainsaws come equipped with a STIHL Quickstop® chain brake designed to reduce...
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POWER EQUIPMENT
STIHL Motomix Premixed Fuel
STIHL MotoMix® is a premium, pre-mixed solution that will help keep your tools running smoothly...
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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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Power Equipment
Chainsaw Buying Guide
Looking for a new chainsaw but don’t know where to start...
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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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Power Equipment
Generator Buying Guide
Check out our helpful guide on how to choose the right generator for you...
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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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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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Power Equipment
Lawnmower Buying Guide
Our buying guide will help you find the perfect mower for your property...
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Power Equipment
Pre-Season Equipment Checkup
After a winter of storage your outdoor power equipment may need maintenance to get...
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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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Power Equipment
STIHL Sharpen Your Chainsaw
With a little chainsaw maintenance, you can ensure the best performance from your equipment...
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Power Equipment
The 5 Most Common Honda Generator Mistakes
Checkout this list of the most common Honda generator mistakes to save you a trip to the repair shop.
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Power Equipment
Trimmer Buying Guide
Our handy buying guide will help you find the perfect trimmer for any job...
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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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Soil
Fertilizer Decoder
All plants need six key nutrients. The first three come from the air and water...
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Soil
Getting Started with Home Composting
Have you wanted to start composting but don’t know where to start...
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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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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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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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Hardscapes & More
Beginners Guide to Canning
Another year, another successful garden ready for harvest! It’s canning season...
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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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Hardscapes & More
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
Make the most of your outdoor space with tips and supplies from Murdoch's...
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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
At Murdoch’s, we hope to be your trusted, go-to resource to find the right products...
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Reduce Wildfire Risk on Your Property
Make your property safer from wildfire by addressing ignition points and creating defensible space...