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DALY: Home vegetable gardens are fun to grow

Careful planning for optimal sunlight and the best conditions can lead to a healthy haul of vegetables.

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DALY: Proper watering is essential for healthy plants

Applying water properly is good for both the plants and the environment.

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DALY: Vines add beauty and versatility to the home landscape

Vines are an assett to any yard. When choosing plants for their gardens, many people frequently overlook the many attributes of vines. They are some of the most versatile and beautiful plants.

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Level Creek fourth graders build, maintain butterfly garden

A group of gifted fourth graders at Level Creek Elementary have built a butterfly garden at the school after inspiration from the book The Secret Garden.

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DALY: Mysterious holes in trees often caused by sapsuckers

Sapsuckers are an interesting animal, but for all their action they don't cause many problems for the trees they spend time in.

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Taking root: In third year, Suwanee's Harvest Farm continues to evolve

The community garden, Harvest Farm, opens its spring planting season this weekend. One of the new projects is a compost system. In the garden's third year, the city and its gardeners have a full capacity and waiting list as they've built on the appeal of the social component of the garden.

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DALY: Separating myths from facts about organic vegetable gardening

There are positives and negatives to organic gardening, but understanding the concept is the key.

Suwanee's Harvest Farm to have tomato class, plant sale

Harvest Farm, Suwanee's community garden, will have a Tomatoes 101 class and spring plant sale on Saturday.

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DALY: Take measures to protect yourself from ticks

You can reduce the impact of these pests by taking proper precautions.

DALY: Pollen may cause misery, but it has an important role

Redbuds, dogwoods, cherry trees, azaleas, and many other flowering plants are coloring the landscape and while heralding the beginning of spring. With its beauty, spring brings about the pollen season.. Recently the pollen levels have been at record highs causing misery to many people. It can cause allergic reactions with

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DALY: Ornamental grasses add beauty and variety to the landscape

When it comes to low maintanence plantings for your grden, ornamental grasses are a great choice.

DALY: In spite of the warm temperatures, winter may not be over yet

When it comes to planting cold sensitive plants, waiting until mid-April is your best bet.

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DALY: Select plants that tolerate the site's conditions

When selecting plants and where to place them, take into account how big they will grow in five to 10 years.

DALY: Blueberries are care-free and fun to grow

Homeowners often inquire about what kinds of fruiting plants they can grow that require minimal care yet produce an abundant harvest. Blueberries are frequently recommended because they are easy to grow, require minimal maintenance, and are relatively free of any major pests. They are one of the few fruit crops

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DALY: Winter flowering plants add color to the landscape

There are several varities to choose from.

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