Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia Image: Robert Clay Reed/Getty These survivors laugh in the face of drought and deer. They love hot, sunny climes and bloom in summer, when most trees have ended their show. BUT, crape myrtles hate to be topped off; if you give them plenty of room to grow (15 to ...
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How to prepare your yard for spring so you can enjoy it more and work on it less. Image: Art of Kendal Temps might still be a long way from shorts and T-shirts, but if your soil is warming up, it’s time to tackle your spring lawn care tasks. Especially if you want ...
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The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest: “Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from the bleak winter, new data suggests that more ...
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Gorgeous, cheap, and practically carefree — what’s not to love?! Image: jasminam/Getty Every plant needs water. But drought-resistant varieties need only dainty sips once they’re established, making them perfect for low-rainfall areas and low-energy gardeners. Native plants have the best chance of surviving dry summers or whatever nature ...
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