BRIEFLY: Aug. 20
See what's happening in and around Halifax.
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Gardening Tips: Lawn care
The extraordinarily hot summer of 2010 continues as we approach mid August.
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It's time for lawn renovation and repair
Usually the shorter days bring slightly cooler weather where grass seed can germinate quickly but weed competition is less severe. There is still time for the grass seedlings to put down an adequate root system before the ground freezes and to store up carbohydrates for the next spring.
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How to grow greener grass: Fescue to the rescue
Fescues are an easy-care alternative to traditional Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye grasses.
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Customer-centered nursery thrives in Poway
Published 09/02/2010 - 10:31 a.m. As one of the oldest businesses in Poway, Poway Nursery stays strong by sticking to its philosophy of personalized customer service.
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Annie Spiegelman: The Organic Lawn Care Manual
Paul Tukey, a lawn care professional and publisher of the gardening magazine People, Places and Plants, presents straightforward, practical how-to methods for safe and organic effective lawn care.
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Eisenberg: How to deal with garden clover
Q. I’ve tried to keep up a decent grass lawn, but clover keeps growing in it. I noticed that the bees and other insects really like the flowers, and I like them too. I’m tired of trying to get rid of the clover and don’t want to use chemicals on the lawn. I wondered if it is OK to let the clover take over. Beatrice K., Cambridge.
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Calendar
Deadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community and religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax (847) 486-7451 or e-mail: glenview@pioneerlocal.com.
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Parking strips designed for beauty and drought tolerance by Portland gardeners
Three Portland gardeners come up with water-efficient designs for dead space between street and sidewalk.
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Asheville-area Home & Garden Calendar
Send items for the home and garden calendar to Polly McDaniel at pmcdaniel@CITIZEN-TIMES.com two weeks before the event. Or mail to McDaniel, Asheville Citizen-Times, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802.
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