Hydrangeas are often left to their own devices in winter, but taking a few simple steps can help to keep them safe, and boost ...

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Hydrangeas are quite hardy plants, but their roots are sensitive and can be easily damaged by frost. A gardening expert has ...

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I just read your column about a white-flowering bush. It reminded me of my question about white-flowering trees in the early spring along the highway. I am not referring to dogwood trees. These seem ...

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It’s a simple setup. Eight colorful Adirondack chairs are arranged in a circle around a stacked stone hearth, surrounded, ...