Articles filed under Gardening
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With many colors and forms, coneflowers offer much varietyFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - While it's snowy outside, I imagine the summer garden. And what would a summer garden be without coneflowers? As charming as they are tough, these North American natives...
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Planters tend to see winter damage unless stored in a garageFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Last year my favorite large container planter cracked over the winter. What can I do this year to keep the same thing from happening? A. The short answer is, of cour...
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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...