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    Articles by Marianne Binetti
    Water deeply, but less often, to keep your lawn green
    Water deeply, but less often, to keep your...
    By Marianne Binetti • August 2, 2018 1:30 am

    Or, just follow the practice of many homeowners and opt for a “golden” approach.

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    Make your home happier with hydrangeas
    Make your home happier with hydrangeas
    By Marianne Binetti • July 26, 2018 1:30 am

    The last week of July means you can continue to harvest fruits and vegetables, deadhead faded blooms from perennials and…

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    The Northwest becoming obsessed with hydrangeas
    The Northwest becoming obsessed with hydrangeas
    By Marianne Binetti • July 18, 2018 1:30 am

    The third week of July belongs to hydrangeas. These long-blooming, shade-tolerant shrubs are my personal favorites. I don’t just have…

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    Questions, answers for summertime gardening
    Questions, answers for summertime gardening
    By Marianne Binetti • July 13, 2018 1:30 am

    The second week of July is the time to renew groundcovers by shearing them back and applying a mulch. Trim…

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    I may never be stressed when looking at a tree
    I may never be stressed when looking at...
    By Marianne Binetti • July 4, 2018 11:00 am

    The first week of July is a good time to get snippy, harvest, feed and weed. You’ll also need to…

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    There are many reasons to visit farmers markets
    There are many reasons to visit farmers markets
    By Marianne Binetti • July 1, 2018 9:30 am

    Marianne Binetti will appear from 11:15 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at the Auburn Farmers Market at Les…

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    Seven secrets for growing stunning succulents
    Seven secrets for growing stunning succulents
    By Marianne Binetti • June 14, 2018 12:13 pm

    The second week of June is not too late to plant some food. You can visit the garden center for…

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    It’s time to mow, plant and prune — then mow some more
    It’s time to mow, plant and prune —...
    By Marianne Binetti • May 29, 2018 3:17 pm

    It is a good week to plant geraniums, petunias and other annuals.

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    Early spring to do list starts with getting outside
    Early spring to do list starts with getting...
    By Marianne Binetti • April 20, 2018 10:00 am

    On your to do list this week should be to bait for slugs, plant dahlias, cabbage, radish, spinach, potatoes and…

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    Why plant from seed? More choices and lower cost
    Why plant from seed? More choices and lower...
    By Marianne Binetti • April 17, 2018 8:00 am

    The second week of April means you still have time to start warm-season flowers and vegetables from seed for setting…

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    Grow these five plants for great taste, good health
    Grow these five plants for great taste, good...
    By Marianne Binetti • April 9, 2018 8:00 am

    “It is time to plant cool season crops like peas, radishes, cabbage and lettuce but only if your soil is ‘ready to be worked.’”

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    It’s a good week to head to the garden center
    It’s a good week to head to the...
    By Marianne Binetti • March 21, 2018 1:12 pm

    “If you are suffering from spring fever, the cure is as close as your local nursery or garden center.”

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    It’s time to determine what yardwork you like and dislike
    It’s time to determine what yardwork you like...
    By Marianne Binetti • March 13, 2018 3:44 pm

    “The first step to a more carefree landscape is to make a list of the problem areas”

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    Only the brave will work in garden before winter ends
    Only the brave will work in garden before...
    By Marianne Binetti • March 2, 2018 2:10 pm

    The month of March is for the lion hearted as hints of spring coax gardeners outdoors but only the brave…

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    Now is a good time to clean up garden
    Now is a good time to clean up...
    By Marianne Binetti • February 26, 2018 2:51 pm

    You can also start to clean up the soggy or dried stems of plants in the perennial garden.

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    Now is time to get prune your winter weary plants
    Now is time to get prune your winter...
    By Marianne Binetti • February 12, 2018 4:00 am

    The second week of February is time to get outside and prune back roses and the dry brown stems of ornamental grasses.

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    Kick off to spring party begins Feb. 7
    Kick off to spring party begins Feb. 7
    By Marianne Binetti • February 2, 2018 1:24 pm

    “This is the premiere kick off to spring and lucky for us it is held indoors every February inside Washington State Convention Center.”

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    Indoor plants are perfect antidote for winter doldrums
    Indoor plants are perfect antidote for winter doldrums
    By Marianne Binetti • January 20, 2018 8:00 am

    Pick a houseplant from Marianne Binetti’s list that will best match your motives and personality.

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    No excuse to exclude houseplants from indoor life
    No excuse to exclude houseplants from indoor life
    By Marianne Binetti • January 11, 2018 1:46 pm

    “Houseplants are growing more popular in our high-tech world as humans feel a greater need to be close to growing things.”

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    After Christmas, it’s time for the tree to go back outside
    After Christmas, it’s time for the tree to...
    By Marianne Binetti • December 26, 2017 8:00 am

    Hellebore gift plants can also be placed outside immediately after the holidays.

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