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    Rain Barrel Basics:Prep, Placement, Pest...

    The amount of rainwater that hits the roof of even a modest home is astonishing. For a 1,000 square-foot home, runoff from a 1-inch rain can top 600 g...

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    Getting the most from your Volcano phlox...

    Easy care Volcano phlox can provide months of color with very little care.  Here are a few tips for getting the most from your Volcano phlox. Plant sp...

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    Tips for long-lasting lilacs

    Lovely lilacs are in full bloom in many parts of the country, and now is a good time to think about how to take care of them and enjoy them as long as...

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    Let’s Let Loose

    The Dutch know how to have a party. I can say this because we were in Amsterdam on business when everyone was celebrating the inauguration of Willem-A...

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    Memorial Gardens Help Soothe Loss

    When tragedy strikes—anything from the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings to the 9/11 terrorist attacks–or a loved one dies, grief-stricken ...