Rhododendron shrubs, and even the tiny viola, may surprise and delight you in winter.
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If you’re looking for a project, try getting your poinsettia to rebloom next year
Otherwise, just enjoy it this holiday season.
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Gifts for the gardener in your life
As the holidays approach, we’ve got some ideas, from sturdy tools to easy-to-install garden lights.
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The Giving Tree: Christmas trees provide joy, and they do so much more
Are you feeling guilty about cutting down a young, living tree? The head of the Maine Christmas Tree Association says the trees do lots of good.
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Gardening season is done. Sigh. Let’s buy houseplants!
With winter coming, columnist Tom Atwell cheers himself up with new houseplants.
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Some people hunt for deer and turkeys in the fall …
while others hunt for invasive plants.
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My annual end-of-the-season garden report: In sum, contentment
It was a good year in the garden, especially for the flowers.
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Cutting edge: In the garden, edges cover a multitude of sins
There are many approaches to tidy garden edges. Whichever you chose, your garden will look better.
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It’s debatable: Cleaning up your yard in the fall has adherents and opponents
In the not-too-distant past, raking was a standard fall chore. Now some say that raking the leaves in your yard hurts the natural world.