Recent Blog Posts
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January 31, 2011
Don't just toss away that beautiful bouquet that meant so much to you. Keep it around as a romantic reminder forever.
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January 31, 2011
After a big winter storm, broken limbs are in need of first aid. Heavy snow and whipping winds can cause limbs from trees and shrubs to snap.
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January 3, 2011
Do you miss the great taste of fresh-from-the-garden spices and veggies? Then start a little mini-garden in your kitchen by planting some fresh herbs and vegetables. It's really pretty easy. All you need are some planters, soil, seeds and light.
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January 3, 2011
Different sized bird feeders are created for different sized birds. Makes complete sense but it's more important than you would think. Larger birds, such as cardinals and mourning doves, tend to feed on hopper-type feeders that release food onto a tray where they can land.
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December 6, 2010
In theory, bird feeders are simple. You hang it, fill with seed and watch the little flyers fight for food. But here's a wrinkle: Feeders can harbor diseases (such as salmonella), and spread them to your winged guests. Luckily, the solution is simple.
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December 6, 2010
After a summer of planting, transplanting and (not to mention) that awful cramping in your legs, it's time to hang up your gardening tools for a little R&R. However, next spring, you'll be kicking yourself when you find rusted out tools from sticky sap.
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October 26, 2010
Winter can bring temperature extremes and fluctuations that can be detrimental to many plants. Sunscald can occur when there are cold bright days. The target area is the southern exposure of the tree trunk. The direct suns rays can raise bark temperature which can cause cell activity.
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October 20, 2010
With the weather still nice and the soil still not too hard, this is the ideal month to dig up your perennials, separate the roots and replant them. Not only does this keep them healthy, but it is a good way to make more plants.
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August 27, 2010
There are three basic things you need to do to get good results when planting grass seed:
Buy good seed.
Prepare the soil properly.
Keep it moist after planting.
These are described in detail below.
NOTE: In warm-winter climates with lawns of St.
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August 17, 2010
August heat can scorch your lawn into straw and ruin months of attentive cultivation. To avoid that, water your lawn frequently. This prevents the grass' root structure from rising toward the surface in a desperate search for water.
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