Gardening
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Tidy up, test your soil and watch for diseaseApr 29, 2025 8:47 pm - Running behind on spring garden cleanup? You're not alone! Cut back perennials carefully and consider testing your soil. Watch for winter burn and Volutella blight. With smart moves now, your garden will thrive all season.
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Home & garden calendar, May 4-10Apr 29, 2025 8:26 pm - Owls, floral design and attracting birds, plus plant sales galore.
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Branches of history: Celebrate Arbor Day with a timeline of historic trees in the U.S.Apr 23, 2025 11:40 am - Prior to Earth Day showing up on the April calendar, Arbor Day was, and still is, celebrated on the fourth Friday in April. Trees, especially oaks, played a role in our country’s history long before they got a day of their own.
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Home & garden calendar, April 27-May 4Apr 23, 2025 12:56 am - All about dahlias, floral design, plant sales and more.
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Some tidying up and preventive tips for springApr 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Tidying up the garden bed edges will make it easier to mow your lawn. Core aerating your lawn makes the grass healthier. What other tips for spring will beautify your landscape?
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Home & garden calendar, April 20-26Apr 16, 2025 12:31 am - Container design, Arbor Day event, plant sales galore and more.
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It’s time to nestle cool season annuals in your garden bedApr 15, 2025 10:59 pm - Gardeners are likely anxious to get some colorful annuals planted this spring, but be sure to choose plants suited to your garden’s conditions for the best results.
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Home & garden calendar, April 13-19Apr 08, 2025 10:29 pm - Rain gardening, dragonflies, plant sales galore and more.
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Spring garden tasks for healthy plant growthApr 08, 2025 7:18 pm - Keep cutting back perennials in your garden to prepare the way for health spring growth. With bulbs and grasses, be sure to stay away from any new growth when you’re cutting back.
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Every yard matters: How native plants can revive ecosystems
Apr 08, 2025 4:12 pm - Simple landscaping choices, like reducing lawn areas and planting native species, can combat environmental decline and help protect wildlife. See why a native plant expert says every yard can play a vital role in preserving ecosystems, and discover good plant choices for your yard.