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Christmas tree care advice, plus poinsettia and rosemary tips

December 6

Christmas tree care advice, plus poinsettia and rosemary tips

Miami Marlins join MLB’s trend toward artificial turf

December 4

Miami Marlins join MLB’s trend toward artificial turf

Bring spring indoors early — very early — by forcing bulbs

December 3

Bring spring indoors early — very early — by forcing bulbs

Howard has Michigan rolling entering big game at Louisville

December 2

Howard has Michigan rolling entering big game at Louisville

Garden Plot: The dirty little secret of compost

November 29

Garden Plot: The dirty little secret of compost

Wintertime mulching, watering helps drought-sensitive plants

November 25

Wintertime mulching, watering helps drought-sensitive plants

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