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Seed or sprig bare spots in your lawn now. Vinca major and asiatic jasmine make delightful dense cover, but need thinning every four years. Cut back with hedge shears or even a string trimmer and fertilize, then use a sharp shovel to dig out foot square sections. Fill holes with new soil and let the regrowth begin. > more

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