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Practical guides from Fletcher Oklahoma Notes.
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A Day Out in the Wichita Mountains
Plan a day in the Wichita Mountains from Fletcher: the wildlife refuge, Mount Scott, Medicine Park, Lake Lawtonka and the Holy City, with practical tips.
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Museums Around Lawton: A Practical Guide
A guide to museums around Lawton: the Comanche National Museum, Fort Sill's historic post and museum, and the partly closed Museum of the Great Plains.
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Staking Young Trees in Windy Country
When to stake a young tree in Southwest Oklahoma's wind, how to do it without harming the trunk, and when to remove the stakes. General advice.
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How to Read a Property Plat: A Plain-English Guide
A plain-English guide to reading a recorded property plat: lots, bearings, distances, easements and notes. General information, not legal advice.
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Prairie Gardening Basics for Southwest Oklahoma
Prairie gardening basics for Fletcher and Lawton: working with wind, heat, heavy soil and sudden storms, plus where to get advice for your own yard.
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Getting the Garden Ready for Storm Season
Prepare your Southwest Oklahoma yard for spring storms and high winds: trees, loose items, drainage and what to do afterward. Safety always comes first.
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Lake Days Near Lawton: Lawtonka and the Refuge
Spend a lake day near Lawton: Lake Lawtonka at the foot of Mount Scott, fishing in the Wichita Mountains refuge, and Medicine Park nearby. Practical tips.
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Fence Lines and Neighbors: The Basics
Before you build or replace a fence, learn the basics: finding the true line, talking with neighbors, records, and when to see a surveyor or attorney.
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Water-Wise Yards for Hot, Windy Southwest Oklahoma
Ideas for a water-wise yard around Fletcher and Lawton: smarter watering, mulch, plant grouping, adapted plants and smaller thirsty lawns. General advice.
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Raised Beds on Clay Soil: A Practical Guide
How raised beds help gardeners on heavy clay soil around Fletcher and Lawton: siting, depth, filling, watering in heat and wind, and long-term care.
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A Night Out in Lawton: Shows, Strolls and More
Ideas for a night out in Lawton from Fletcher: a show at McMahon Memorial Auditorium, an evening in Medicine Park, and seasonal events. Check times first.
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Small-Acreage Basics for Southwest Oklahoma
Thinking of a few acres near Fletcher? Basics on boundaries and surveys, access, water, wind, fencing and land care, with pointers to professional advice.