The Top Outdoor Projects to Tackle This Month

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If you, too, want to set yourself up for summer success while the heat is manageable, read on for even more of our top tips and projects. This Week's Must-Reads: - Do you know how to properly maintain your deck or patio? Some of our pointers may surprise you. [Learn the do's and don'ts of deck and patio upkeep.](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoPxh7P0S3aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGd0di5jb20vb3V0ZG9vcnMvb3V0ZG9vci1zcGFjZXMvZGVja3MtLXBvcmNoZXMtYW5kLXBhdGlvcy9kb3MtYW5kLWRvbnRzLWZvci1kZWNrLWFuZC1wYXRpby1tYWludGVuYW5jZS1waWN0dXJlcz9saWQ9OG4yeDBodmswZDFpJm5sPUhHS0JfMDYwMjI0X211c3RyZWFkMV9kZWNrLW1haW50ZW5hbmNlVwNzcGNCCmZVe5NcZgZLbYRSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkxQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADGQ~~) - In the garden, now’s the time to finish pruning, plant heat-loving annuals and outsmart pests before they make a meal of your crops. 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