Gardening
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Views on garden insects are changing. Why many former ‘pests’ are now valued
Dec 04, 2024 12:42 pm - We’re all familiar with beneficial insects like ladybugs, dragonflies and bees, but it’s high time we reconsider our definition of “pests” and collectively add other, less-familiar insects to the friendly bug list. Native beetles, assassin bugs and even wasps are among those that make significant contributions to the environment despite their threatening appearance.
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It’s time to maintain your tools, organize garageDec 04, 2024 12:23 pm - As the gardening season winds down, it’s a good time to shift your focus to preparation and maintenance. Taking care of your tools and winterizing your garden now goes a long way when spring comes around.
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Put your roses to bed after several hard freezesNov 26, 2024 6:31 pm - Winterize your hybrid roses after there have been two to three hard freezes.
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Home & garden calendar, Dec. 1-7Nov 25, 2024 7:30 pm - Holiday house tour, holiday displays and more.
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Home & garden calendar Nov. 24-30Nov 20, 2024 12:56 am - Fall gardening, holiday displays and more.
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Natural materials make easy, beautiful holiday displaysNov 20, 2024 12:30 am - Now is a good time to prepare your garden for winter and set up seasonal displays.
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Serviceberry is a sadly underused native tree worth planting
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There are flowers too? Some plants prized for foliage surprise gardeners with late-season blooms
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Home & garden calendar Nov. 17-23Nov 12, 2024 11:36 pm - Fall garden cleanup, seasonal centerpieces, holiday public light displays and more.
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How to know whether to cut perennials back in fall or springNov 12, 2024 10:23 pm - Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. However, there are some situations to cut back some perennials in the fall.