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There’s nothing more exciting, at least for a gardener, than to see the first push of life pop up from a cold, desolate landscape. It brings the promise of spring

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It’s the time of year to start preparing your plants to come indoors for winter. When the low temperatures consistently reach 50 degrees F (generally during late September, early October),

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It may not feel like it but according to the calender, the summer season is slowly winding down. Now is the time to give some thought to recreating your front

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You’ve spent hours and perhaps significant sums creating the garden of your dreams. Hanging baskets, window boxes, and large and small containers abound in your beautiful oasis. But like mostly

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If you were like me, you probably started to think about your flower garden in early spring or even late winter! After careful consideration as to location, soil needs, and

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