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Mulch becomes critical for plants during drought conditions
Water is essential to plants. It is not just how you water but how much of that water is retained and conserved that makes the difference. This year’s extreme drought-stressed plants need more h...

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Colorful varieties of canna, coneflowers top AAS selections
Hot, hot, hot is the forecast; at least that is the color forecast from All America Selections for 2013. AAS predicts the latest in color is red hot, with canna South Pacific Scarlet leading the...

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An embankment slide is built into a constructed hill at an elementary school in Glens Falls, N.Y. The embankment slide is safer than tower slides with ladders. Scattered boulders, random dirt steps, rough terrain, and varied plantings add to the rich textures and varied experiences on Natural Playgrounds.

Playgrounds go on a nature hike
Architect and playground builder Ron King is part of a robust movement to bring back more natural play, with environments that serve up some messiness and risk-taking along with exercise. Kids m...

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Dry weather offers death for flowers, not weeds
One of the few plants that has loved this summer’s record temperatures is weeds. The heat has wilted the majority of the good plants, leaving the door wide open for the bad plants to take over. ...

Jul 21, 2012 | 0

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A plastic, woven bracelet made by Laura Garofalo of Macomb, Mich., uses Olympic Team USA colors with a gold-link chain.

Red, white and blue crafts show Olympic spirit
For artsy types, the Olympics are an opportunity — to make crafts. After all, “you have this hunk of time,” says Nancy Niero, 56, of Denver, who has a 20-year tradition of working on quilts to k...

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Native plants may not be showy, but have edge on hardiness
Of all of the plants in the yard, the natives have been the least affected by the record-breaking weather. They may not be as showy as their hybridized cousins, but they are well adapted, low maint...

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Simple bench can add a touch of home to your garden
A garden is not just a collection of plants, it is a place to entertain, play and relax. Simply by adding a bench, instantly an area for entertainment, play and relaxation is created. In addition, ...

Jul 07, 2012 | 0

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Colored metal lanterns from HomeGoods can be filled with pillar candles for a festive evening look.

Add a punch to your party
Ah, summer. There’s something about these warm and languid days and nights that makes many of us want to throw together a little gathering. Picking a cocktail party theme makes planning the menu...

Jul 07, 2012 | 0

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Grass, shrubs, other plants need special attention in heat
We don’t need to be told that it is hot or to stay cool and indoors as much as possible. We have been breaking heat records all year with this weekend and next week being the hottest for the year. ...

Jun 29, 2012 | 0

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Ask a Designer: red, white, blue and beyond
From Memorial Day and Independence Day on through Labor Day, Americans are staging celebrations of patriotism. At summer ballgames and community events, we catch sight of billowing flags and take i...

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