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Published on November 19, 2024 - Page 8
Plants prized for foliage offer late-season blooms
I've been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself he's the only one who can't...
Published on November 17, 2024 - Page 23
Protect bulbs from critters and the cold
I planted my garlic last week, and after tucking the 30 plump cloves into their bed, my thoughts turned to protecting them from freezing temperatures...
Published on November 11, 2024 - Page 16
Consider ‘minor bulbs’ when planting for spring
It's time to think about spring flowers, and the best way to ramp them up would be to plant bulbs now. We're all familiar with tulips, daffodils and...
Published on November 7, 2024 - Page 18
Help your tropical plants survive winter blues
Dreaming of a beach vacation? My guess is you're picturing a palm tree. Fantasizing about life on a remote island? You're probably envisioning a walk...
Published on October 25, 2024 - Page 6
Native trees offer brilliant fall foliage
If you're in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water,...
Published on October 22, 2024 - Page 8
Expert has tips for planting a tree in the fall
If you've been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time. The season's cooling temperatures and still-warm soil mean less stress on newly planted...
Published on October 17, 2024 - Page 18
Fall may be time to repot your houseplants
The best time to repot a houseplant is in spring, when its root system is actively growing and can quickly establish itself in its new home. But a...
Published on October 8, 2024 - Page 8
Outside lights deadly to birds, especially in fall
As gardeners, we spend a lot of time observing nature up close -- When will my tomatoes turn red? What's eating my hosta? What's that white stuff on...
Published on October 1, 2024 - Page 8
Fall garden cleanup doesn’t mean what it did
Cleaning up the garden — or “putting the garden to bed” — has traditionally been a fall endeavor. In recent years, however, as information about the...
Published on September 14, 2024 - Page 6
Autumn is the time to renovate your lawn
If you're growing cool-season grasses, like Kentucky or Canada bluegrass, ryegrass, or tall or fine fescues, and your lawn has been thinning, patchy...

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Published on November 19, 2024 - Page 8
Plants prized for foliage offer late-season blooms
I've been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself he's the only one who can't...