Feb 18
What if Midland banned the use of plastic bags in its citylimits and, like Fort Stockton, fined retailers that offered themto customers? Would empty lots be free of trash? would mesquite trees andshrubs be free of bags hanging from their limbs? There are numerous volunteer cleanup events throughout the year.Volunteers spend thousands of hours picking …
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Feb 14
Q: my neighbor’s neighbor has planted her Christmas poinsettias in the ground in their pots. what do you think of planting them in their pots? I have never had good luck with planting poinsettias. — Pat, via email A: Poinsettias are perennial plants and will grow and bloom year after year in the landscape. when …
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Jan 19
I lately spent a substantial sum of capital to own landscapers come in and also overhaul our backyard. just before, it was nothing at all nevertheless a large open space using a lawn along with a fence. it absolutely was serviceable so far as yards move, however it was definitely dull and not whatsoever aesthetically …
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Jan 18
CORPUS CHRISTI —Trees are a lasting asset to your landscape and our community. Neighborhoods with trees are not just more aesthetic, but they can be more energy efficient, more active due to shade, and more wildlife friendly. If you’ve envied tree lined streets in older neighborhoods, then the next step to making it a reality …
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Jan 16
Many of the hemlocks in Massachusetts have been affected by woolly adelgid. if you’ve noticed a white “woolly looking fuzz” on your Hemlocks, it’s a sure sign that the woolly adelgids are making a home in your trees. Once the infestation has taken hold, you’ll notice that the tree has little or no new growth on limbs and …
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Jan 15
When I was growing up, I was always in the woods, streams or ponds in the area surrounding our home. I often received cuts, scrapes or bruises. One of my favorite treatments for sore muscles or minor scrapes was to pull out the bottle of witch hazel. This was initially made from the bark of …
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Jan 15
The third week of January is the start of the gardening season – yep, the Tacoma Home and Garden show will be Jan. 25-29 followed by the Northwest Flower and Garden show Feb. 8-12, and then a bumper crop of garden shows, plant sales and blooming celebrations to welcome the growing season of 2012. So …
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Jan 11
There is a whole family of blooming bulbs called narcissi. Many of them naturalize in area landscapes to provide attractive foliage and blooms every winter. Paperwhites and daffodils are two of the narcissi to consider. Paperwhites offer clusters of white flowers on stalks that rise above the lush green foliage. They are especially desirable because …
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Dec 18
Bulbs purchased and potted now will bloom in three to six weeks, but the enjoyment doesn’t end after the flowers fade. Amaryllis are hardy bulbs in our area, which means they can be planted outside in the landscape in spring, to multiply and bloom for years to come. Purchasing bulbs Many garden centers currently have …
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Dec 16
Attention Drought-Dwellers. If your tree looks like this, do not bother to wait until spring to see if any new foliage is going to come out. It’s too late for this one. On the other hand, there is no urgency to remove this tree if it doesn’t pose a hazard; you’re not going to remove the …
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