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This Nov. 13, 2023, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows light reflecting off a mirror placed behind a newly rehomed spider plant on Long Island, NY. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

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A slow transition to winter keeps houseplants healthy
By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press
Tue,11/14/23-6:37AM , 76 Reads
My mandarin orange tree and spider plants enjoyed a longer vacation than I did, having spent the entire summer outdoors on the back deck. But the party ended late last month when frost threatened.
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This Nov. 3, 2023, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows fallen leaves on Long Island, New York. Done properly, allowing leaves to remain on the soil is one of the best ways to turn yard waste into free fertilizer while keeping it out of the landfill. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

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There's a movement to 'leave the leaves' in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?
By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press
Tue,11/07/23-6:19AM , 137 Reads
Unless you’ve been living under a pile of leaves, you’ve no doubt heard about the “Leave the Leaves” movement that’s been gaining in popularity in recent years.
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This Oct. 4, 2023, image provided by The Morton Arboretum shows an abundance of fallen acorns under an oak tree in Lisle, Illinois. (The Morton Arboretum via AP)

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If it seems like there are a lot of acorns this fall, you might be seeing a `mast' year
By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press
Tue,10/31/23-7:42AM , 83 Reads
Has your car been getting pelted with acorns? Have you found yourself running through a hailstorm of walnuts with your hands protecting your head? Chances are the trees in your region are experiencing a mast year.
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This Dec. 29, 2018 image provided by D. Allan Drummond shows a bat flower (Tacca chantrieri) in Papaikou, Hawaii. (D. Allan Drummond via AP)

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Spooky plants for Goth gardens
By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press
Tue,10/24/23-7:40AM , 92 Reads
Think you’re ready for Halloween? Like me, you might have a pumpkin on the porch, a scarecrow by the lamppost and enough candy to guarantee leftovers, but do you have any spooky plants in your garden?
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