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Autumn brings the advent of colorful, hardy mums

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Spring is often thought of as the prettiest time of the year for flowers—but fall and winter are full of beauties too, including the hardy chrysanthemum.



Fall gardeners can easily extend growing season

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There’s good news for those currently cultivating a garden: they can extend their growing season into late fall with a few helpful tips.



Fall maintenance can pay off with a lush spring lawn

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Fall is the best time to grow or manage a cool-season lawn to ensure a beautiful yard in the spring, according to Michael Goatley, a Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension turfgrass specialist.



Fall maintenance pays off with lush spring lawn

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Fall is the best time to grow or manage a cool-season lawn to ensure a beautiful yard in the spring.



Cooking with tomatoes? Bust out the basil!

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A container or garden-corner for growing basil will complement your tomatoes—in the landscape and in the kitchen.



Tips for planting your own tomatoes

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Like any produce, tomatoes grow best with proper care. The following are some tomato-growing tips:



Don’t let moles and voles destroy your luscious lawn

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If you’ve recently discovered tunnels or uprooted plants in your yard, you may have a mole or vole problem.



Accessorize your garden with statuary, bird baths this spring

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Whether you are designing a formal or informal garden space, consider adding statuary, bird baths and large planters for year-round appeal. And for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, consider gifting one of these beautiful items.



Gardeners advised to toughen up seedlings for spring planting

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Now that it’s officially spring, gardeners who started their own transplants from seed over the winter are thinking about putting them in the ground.



Extra attention helps cut flowers stay vibrant longer

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Cut flowers can brighten up your day—and your home. If you received fresh flowers this holiday season and want to keep them fresher longer, a little extra attention can go a long way.



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