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I recently moved into a new house with a wonderful, fully fenced-in backyard. The downside? Keeping that fence line clean!

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From there, the maintenance is easy. It’s important to have a drawing of your landscape before you make it a reality. Identify all your needs, sunny and shady areas, slopes, and views. Put plants with ...