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Houseplants Let your poinsettias thrive by placing them near windows that face south, east or west. Be careful of drafts and cold, though, which may cause premature leaf drop. Water when the soil surface feels dry. For care of other holiday...
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Ease into Your Spring Clean-Up Start with the areas nearest your front door. The prospect of cleaning up the whole yard can be overwhelming, but starting with your most-traveled and viewed area will help relieve some of that pressure. And...
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Spring Clean-Up and Set-Up Get a jump on weeding. Because weeds can germinate and grow quickly, the sooner they’re pulled, the better. Need help identifying possible weeds? Check out this handy weed ID tool for some ideas. Refresh or expand your...
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Wait for Warmer Weather Soil temperatures also need to rise a bit before we can get seeds for beans, squash, zinnias and other warm-season plants in the ground. They germinate best when the soil temperature is above 60°F. You can move...