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Lawn season is approaching fast and people are eager to get a headstart on their lawns. Last year was tough on many plants, but none so visible as our lawns.
Our lawn care calendar provides general guidelines for when to do specific tasks...
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Many people receive or buy poinsettias around the holidays. Growing and caring for poinsettia has tips for keeping these plants healthy year-round.
Keep your plant in a bright window or under a grow light.
Allow your plant to dry out...
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African violets (Saintpaulia ionanatha) grow from shady, mossy rock crevices.
By now, our outdoor gardens are under a blanket of snow, so we turn our attention to our indoor gardens and caring for such plants as holiday cacti,...
Christmas trees are often the pièce de résistance of holiday decor. Few things draw the attention of holiday guests quite like an awe-inspiring Christmas tree, especially when that tree maintains its fresh, healthy sheen throughout December.
Many families purchase fresh trees over Thanksgiving...
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More is not better in the case of deicing salts!
Every year, we remind people about the careful use of deicing salts and how they affect our landscapes.
Slippery conditions can be treacherous on our streets, driveways, sidewalks and...
Majestic Christmas trees garner the lion's share of the decorative fanfare when the holidays arrive. Trees may be the focal points of holiday decor, but the humble wreath adorning the front door is the first decoration guests are likely to see when visiting a home.
Wreaths may need some care to...
Couples attempt to adopt children for a number of reasons. Some couples look to adoption after repeated attempts to get pregnant come up empty, while others do so out of a desire to help children in difficult situations, such as those who left their home countries and who are now categorized as...
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As of July 1 2021, approximately 80% of Minnesota is experiencing at least a moderate drought. Severe drought conditions are prevalent in several western and southern Minnesota counties. Coupled with the month of June 2021 being the second...
Welcoming a pet of any kind into a home can be a lesson in love as well as one in responsibility. Pet owners must take various steps to ensure the safety and well-being of a companion animal, and that includes providing for that animal while on vacation.
How long pets can remain at home alone...
Perennials can add color and vibrancy to any garden. One of the more desirable components of perennials is that they come back year after year, meaning homeowners do not have to invest in a gardenful of new flowers every year. That can add up to considerable savings. Perennials often form the...
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