Articles filed under Gardening
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Kalanchoes bring colorful cheer to colder monthsFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - Kalanchoes are small, bright colored flowering plants that are commercially propagated so their bloom coincides with the colder months. They have a wide range of flower ...
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Humble moss proves a soothing and simple hit in the homeFeb 03, 2018 5:00 am - OSAKA, Japan — If you consider moss to be somewhat unspectacular and somber, you might have to change your mind. Moss is now displayed in glass jars or in the bonsai for...
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Growing citrus indoors pays offJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - When Heather Rhoades bought her first indoor orange tree nearly 20 years ago, she had to order it from a specialty online retailer. Now, it's not uncommon to find citrus...
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How to keep evergreens green in winterJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Did you notice browned areas on your evergreens at the end of last winter? You may still be able to do something to prevent a repeat performance of this condition, winte...
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Kitchen and bath advice from a remodeling expertJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Kerry Ann Rodriguez, director of project development at Case Architects & Remodelers, joined staff writer Jura Koncius on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. H...
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How to understand a seed catalogJan 29, 2018 12:00 pm - We gardeners suffer from a bit of garden withdrawal in the winter. Seed catalogs help us dream of the season to come and keep our green thumbs busy highlighting must hav...
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How to pick the right houseplantJan 29, 2018 7:00 am - Q. What factors should I consider when selecting houseplants? A. It's easy to get carried away when seeing the lush, green indoor plant specimens on display at the garde...
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Christmas greenery can now go in the gardenJan 21, 2018 5:00 am - Consider reusing your natural Christmas decorations by recycling Christmas tree branches (cut into 2- to 3-foot sections), swags, wreaths and other evergreen material as...
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Choose plants carefully for gardens exposed to road saltJan 21, 2018 5:00 am - Snow plows are welcomed in winter as they clear streets and spread salt, allowing us to travel in all but the worst snowstorms. In the spring, however, when the damage t...
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Know what you are buying with firewoodJan 21, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I usually use cottonwood in my winter fireplace, but I heard this might not be the best choice. Why, and what should I look out for when choosing the best kind of fir...