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  • Care & Maintenance

Managing Snow Load on Shrubs

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Finding effective ways to manage snow load on shrubs can protect your garden—discover key strategies to prevent damage and keep your plants healthy.
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  • December 25, 2025
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Gutter and Drain Maintenance for Garden Health

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To safeguard your garden’s health, regularly clean your gutters and make certain…
  • Plant And Pest Team
  • December 25, 2025
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Winter Houseplant Care Checklist

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Boost your winter houseplant care with essential tips to ensure they thrive despite shorter days and dry indoor air.
  • Plant And Pest Team
  • December 25, 2025
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Edging and Bed Definition for Maintenance

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Bringing order to your garden with proper edging enhances aesthetics and simplifies maintenance—discover the key techniques that make it possible.
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  • December 24, 2025
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Safe Compost Turning and Moisture Management

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The key to safe compost turning and moisture management lies in understanding proper techniques, ensuring healthy decomposition—and you’ll discover the essential tips to master this process.
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  • December 24, 2025
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Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer

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The process of calibrating a backpack sprayer ensures accurate chemical application, but mastering it requires understanding key steps and safety precautions.
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  • December 24, 2025
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Managing Leaf Drop on Lawns and Beds

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Harness simple tips to manage leaf drop effectively and discover how to keep your lawns and beds healthy all season long.
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  • December 23, 2025
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Mulch Rings Around Trees: Do’s and Don’ts

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Not following proper mulch ring practices can harm your trees; discover essential do’s and don’ts to ensure healthy growth.
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  • December 23, 2025
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Lawn Dethatching and Aeration

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Optimize your lawn’s health with dethatching and aeration—discover how these practices can transform your yard into a lush, thriving landscape.
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  • December 23, 2025
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Cleaning and Storing Hoses and Tools for Winter

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Lessen winter damage by properly cleaning and storing hoses and tools, but discover essential tips to ensure they stay in top condition.
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  • December 22, 2025
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  • Plant Problems

Ozone Injury on Plants

Lurking threats like ozone injury can silently damage plants, but understanding their…
  • Plant And Pest Team
  • January 10, 2026
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Edema on Houseplants and Brassicas

The trouble with edema on houseplants and brassicas stems from overwatering and…
  • Plant And Pest Team
  • January 10, 2026
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  • Plant Problems

Sunscald on Fruit and Bark

Biased exposure to intense sunlight can cause sunscald on fruit and bark, but effective…
  • Plant And Pest Team
  • January 9, 2026
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  • Plant Problems

Blossom End Rot: Causes and Myths

Discover how watering habits and environmental factors influence blossom end rot and…
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  • January 9, 2026
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