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Shredded or chipped wood: Mixed wood chips offer a wide range ... Simply sweep up the needles, and voila — free mulch. Fallen leaves: In Louisiana, leaves fall from now until early spring ...

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As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter.

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