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Residents are encouraged to keep yard waste like leaves out of landfills. Composting at home helps reduce landfill use and greenhouse gas emissions. For those unable to mulch at home, yard waste can ...

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This fall, the city of Albert Lea is encouraging residents to try some natural ways of managing yard waste right at home.

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The fledgling MSO has a to-do list when it adds a new location to replicate its welcoming customer experience.

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Retaining walls take ample planning and strong landscaping knowledge, so be sure of your DIY skills if you plan on building one. A poorly reinforced wall won’t hold up for long. Stepping Stones ...

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It’s easy to compost your fallen leaves and easier still to keep them in your garden beds, where they’ll enrich the soil and ...

There are three styles of leaf vacuums: handheld, backpack and towing. Handheld vacuums are the most common. They can be powered by any source and are light enough for comfortable extended use.