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We live outside Conway and have lived in our home since 1991. This year we have been inundated with acorns. Never before have they been so plenty. Big ones, small ones and in between. Can you explain ...

Question: In our northern gardens we planted pansies in the fall. When can they be added to Florida gardens and containers? Answer: Pansy time is finally here. These flowers with smiling faces and ...

This is the fourth in a series on Downtown Chapel Hill trees, each a guided stroll around some of the most storied and ...

With hurricane season in the rearview mirror, there is no better time to start thinking about cleaning up yard debris. In the ...

While pruning/cutting back is acceptable over the winter months for some species such as ferns that were blasted by freezing temps, young crape myrtles and scratchy palmettos that overhang the walkway ...

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Prune juice, which is made from prunes, or dried plums (Prunus domestica L), may have benefits for digestive and heart health. Many people use prune juice to treat constipation because of its laxative ...

Orchids need a different approach to pruning than other houseplants. Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow since their needs are different from other houseplants. They may be somewhat picky ...

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