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Forsythia
Where Are the Blooms? Forsythia, Peaches, Cherries, and Plums
Winter temperatures can affect spring blooms
Many people have been wondering why blooming has seemed irregular or even absent this spring for some trees and shrubs, particularly forsythia and sto... Learn More
pokeweed berries
Should I Remove Pokeweed From My Garden? It Depends.
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For many gardeners, pokeweed represents a conundrum. On the one hand, it’s a native plant that provides an important food source for songbirds. On the... Learn More
hand holding soil
Should I add soil amendments recommended by my soil test this fall or in the spring?
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Even if choosing slow-release sources of Nitrogen and Potassium, fertilizer should be applied in the spring. In most New Hampshire soils, amendments c... Learn More
Praying Mantis
Should I Release Praying Mantis into My Garden?
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Is it worthwhile to purchase and release praying mantids into the garden? Probably not. Despite being voracious and deadly predators, praying mantids ... Learn More
lawn in need of renovation
How do I repair my lawn and bring it back to life?
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lady slipper
Can you dig up pink lady’s slippers?
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iris
When should I divide my perennials?
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apple cut with water sprouts
Can water sprouts and suckers be prevented on trees?
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Seeds on Snow
Winter Seeding – A Shortcut to Spring?
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Sporobolus heterolepis. Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
What are some of the best native ornamental grasses for landscapes?
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