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Caring for Spring Bulbs
As flowers fade, remove the flowers of large bulbs like Daffodils and Tulips so that they look neater and don't set seed. That will encourage the plant to send energy back into the bulb rather than "wasting" it in seed production. Small bulbs, like Grape Hyacinths and Ipheon, can be allowed to set seed and multiply...
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Winter Landscape Tips
When using salt to melt ice on walks and drives, spread it carefully to avoid damage to nearby shrubs.  Damage to needle-type evergreens will be evident next spring by copper and yellow tones.  Damaged deciduous plants will have bronze or reddish leaves...
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Blessed with Rocks?
A rock garden is an ideal way to stop soil erosion while creating an appealing landscape feature.  The most attractive rock gardens are those with a natural setting that blend with a pile of stones on level ground...
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Landscape Design Series Kicks off Early September
Learn to measure, plan and plant your personal landscape in this five-week class taught by Lifetime Master Gardener Daryl Pulis...
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Gardening Tips for July
Every weed that ripens seed means more trouble next year.  Control weeds before they go to seed.  Do not add weeds with ripened seed heads to the compost pile.  Many weed seeds remain viable and germinate next year when the compost is used...
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