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    Articles by Marianne Binetti
    ‘Twas a week before Christmas in Marianne Binetti’s garden
    ‘Twas a week before Christmas in Marianne Binetti’s...
    By Marianne Binetti • December 19, 2017 12:35 pm

    “But wait there’s still time, it’s not Christmas yet, and gardening gifts are the quickest to get.”

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    Do’s and don’ts for buying poinsettias and hellebores as gifts
    Do’s and don’ts for buying poinsettias and hellebores...
    By Marianne Binetti • December 11, 2017 8:00 am

    The second week of December is time to buy potted poinsettias and hellebores as gift plants.

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    If it’s a dry day, it’s time to mow and edge the lawn | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    If it’s a dry day, it’s time to...
    By Marianne Binetti • November 12, 2017 8:00 am

    The second week of November is when gardeners need to take advantage of any dry days to make a final…

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    Tend to your tulips now to ensure a colorful spring garden
    Tend to your tulips now to ensure a...
    By Marianne Binetti • October 7, 2017 8:00 am

    “The first week of October is a good time to invest in a beautiful spring.”

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    Gear up for end-of-September, fall gardening | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Gear up for end-of-September, fall gardening | THE...
    By Marianne Binetti • September 25, 2017 1:01 pm

    The end of September is the time to make plans to protect your plants for the winter.

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    Secrets for the lazy gardener | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Secrets for the lazy gardener | THE COMPLEAT...
    By Marianne Binetti • September 16, 2017 8:00 am

    The third week of September is the time to fertilize the lawn, buy and plant spring blooming bulbs, continue to…

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    Can I plant lettuce seeds in September? | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Can I plant lettuce seeds in September? |...
    By Marianne Binetti • August 31, 2017 3:45 pm

    From 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 in Lacey “Blooming Bingo” is a chance to win plants and prizes…

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    August is the month of laurels, larvae and lawn dye | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    August is the month of laurels, larvae and...
    By Marianne Binetti • August 10, 2017 3:02 pm

    The middle of August provides a last chance to clip and trim broadleaf evergreen shrubs before winter. In Western Washington…

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    Tend to the spring bloomer bulbs | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Tend to the spring bloomer bulbs | THE...
    By Marianne Binetti • July 14, 2017 8:00 am

    July is when spring-blooming bulbs like daffodils and tulips are finally dormant, so this is a good week to lift…

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    Best presents for dads and grads | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Best presents for dads and grads | THE...
    By Marianne Binetti • June 16, 2017 3:05 pm

    “Here’s an annual review of some of the best new products for Dad’s, grads and anyone that is ready to upgrade their garden maintenance tools.”

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    Best new plants for lazy gardeners | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Best new plants for lazy gardeners | THE...
    By Marianne Binetti • June 10, 2017 8:00 am

    The second week of June is time to celebrate all the best plants for Northwest Gardens. It is not too…

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    How to grow clematis this summer | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    How to grow clematis this summer | THE...
    By Marianne Binetti • May 31, 2017 12:35 pm

    The beginning of June is the season for clematis, queen of the vines.

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    Get growing and keep mowing | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Get growing and keep mowing | THE COMPLEAT...
    By Marianne Binetti • May 12, 2017 11:52 am

    Marianne Binetti answers questions, including what to spray if you are an organic gardener.

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    Get bushels of berries | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Get bushels of berries | THE COMPLEAT HOME...
    By Marianne Binetti • May 4, 2017 11:53 am

    May Day alert! The ground in Western Washington is still cold from the wet spring so wait a few more…

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    When it’s raining, turn to a gardening book | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    When it’s raining, turn to a gardening book...
    By Marianne Binetti • April 4, 2017 10:30 am

    Marianne Binetti shares a list of gardening books by local authors.

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    Tips for weeding as weather warms up | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Tips for weeding as weather warms up |...
    By Marianne Binetti • March 27, 2017 8:00 am

    Near the end of March there is one very important garden task to be completed – get outside and weed.

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    Try these perfect marriages | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Try these perfect marriages | THE COMPLEAT HOME...
    By Marianne Binetti • March 20, 2017 8:00 am

    The third week in March is when nurseries are filling up with fresh perennials, roses, conifers, flowering shrubs and berry…

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    Cut brown grass now for an easy regrowth | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Cut brown grass now for an easy regrowth...
    By Marianne Binetti • February 27, 2017 4:40 pm

    From 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2: Free class “Gardening in Dry Shade” in Sammamish. You can register through…

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    Create better container gardens with these easy tips | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Create better container gardens with these easy tips...
    By Marianne Binetti • February 18, 2017 9:00 am

    Marianne Binetti shares five tips for creating better container gardens.

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    It’s time for your husband to start mowing the lawn again | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    It’s time for your husband to start mowing...
    By Marianne Binetti • February 12, 2017 9:00 am

    Marianne Binetti answers questions about when it’s the right time to mow the lawn and prune roses.

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