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    Scoring the perfect, green lawn | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Scoring the perfect, green lawn | THE COMPLEAT...
    By Marianne Binetti • September 30, 2016 4:15 pm

    Marianne Binetti answers all of your lawn questions, including “Does it really matter if the lawn food says ‘Fall and Winter’ lawn food?”

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    Scoring the perfect, green lawn | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Scoring the perfect, green lawn | THE COMPLEAT...
    By Marianne Binetti • September 30, 2016 4:15 pm

    Marianne Binetti answers all of your lawn questions, including “Does it really matter if the lawn food says ‘Fall and Winter’ lawn food?”

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    Now is the time for a ‘Fall Refresh’ | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Now is the time for a ‘Fall Refresh’...
    By Marianne Binetti • September 9, 2016 2:35 pm

    September is the month to clear away the old, the weary and sad and refresh the garden with plants that celebrate the change of seasons.

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    Now is the time for a ‘Fall Refresh’ | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Now is the time for a ‘Fall Refresh’...
    By Marianne Binetti • September 9, 2016 2:35 pm

    September is the month to clear away the old, the weary and sad and refresh the garden with plants that celebrate the change of seasons.

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    Drought-resistant plants for the long, dry summer months
    Drought-resistant plants for the long, dry summer months
    By Marianne Binetti • August 19, 2016 4:27 pm

    This week, Marianne Binetti features shrubs, trees and groundcovers for the low water use landscapes. These plants will need extra water, mulching and care the first summer after the are planted.

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    Drought-resistant plants for the long, dry summer months
    Drought-resistant plants for the long, dry summer months
    By Marianne Binetti • August 19, 2016 4:27 pm

    This week, Marianne Binetti features shrubs, trees and groundcovers for the low water use landscapes. These plants will need extra water, mulching and care the first summer after the are planted.

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    Less thirsty, more interesting perennials | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Less thirsty, more interesting perennials | THE COMPLEAT...
    By Marianne Binetti • August 12, 2016 3:15 pm

    Some perennials and annual plants will be looking great this week and these are the ones that are drought and heat resistant.

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    Less thirsty, more interesting perennials | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Less thirsty, more interesting perennials | THE COMPLEAT...
    By Marianne Binetti • August 12, 2016 3:15 pm

    Some perennials and annual plants will be looking great this week and these are the ones that are drought and heat resistant.

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    The perfect flower for a ruined mansion and other tips from English gardens | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    The perfect flower for a ruined mansion and...
    By Marianne Binetti • July 15, 2016 3:52 pm

    In a continuation of summer garden inspiration from last week, here more ideas to borrow from the great gardens of England:

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    The perfect flower for a ruined mansion and other tips from English gardens | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    The perfect flower for a ruined mansion and...
    By Marianne Binetti • July 15, 2016 3:52 pm

    In a continuation of summer garden inspiration from last week, here more ideas to borrow from the great gardens of England:

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    Stealing garden tips and ideas from the English countryside | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Stealing garden tips and ideas from the English...
    By Marianne Binetti • July 8, 2016 5:22 pm

    After a recent visit leading a tour to see some of the great gardens of England, here are Marianne Binetti’s take home ideas to consider for your landscape.

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    Stealing garden tips and ideas from the English countryside | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Stealing garden tips and ideas from the English...
    By Marianne Binetti • July 8, 2016 5:22 pm

    After a recent visit leading a tour to see some of the great gardens of England, here are Marianne Binetti’s take home ideas to consider for your landscape.

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    Patriotic blooms for red, white and blue garden  | MARIANNE BINETTI
    Patriotic blooms for red, white and blue garden...
    By Marianne Binetti • July 1, 2016 3:33 pm

    During the first week of July, patriotic flower gardens are in the spotlight. Now is the time to celebrate a revolution with more summer color.

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    Patriotic blooms for red, white and blue garden  | MARIANNE BINETTI
    Patriotic blooms for red, white and blue garden...
    By Marianne Binetti • July 1, 2016 3:33 pm

    During the first week of July, patriotic flower gardens are in the spotlight. Now is the time to celebrate a revolution with more summer color.

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    It’s June, so think roses – a guide to America’s favorite flower | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    It’s June, so think roses – a guide...
    By Marianne Binetti • June 3, 2016 6:29 pm

    Here are some things to know about growing roses in Western Washington.

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    It’s June, so think roses – a guide to America’s favorite flower | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    It’s June, so think roses – a guide...
    By Marianne Binetti • June 3, 2016 6:29 pm

    Here are some things to know about growing roses in Western Washington.

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    Get those lawns fertilized now before the summer begins | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Get those lawns fertilized now before the summer...
    By Marianne Binetti • May 27, 2016 3:38 pm

    The fourth week of May is time to check the roses for aphid, plant more vegetables seeds and transplants and continue to add annuals, perennials and shrubs to the landscape.

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    Get those lawns fertilized now before the summer begins | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Get those lawns fertilized now before the summer...
    By Marianne Binetti • May 27, 2016 3:38 pm

    The fourth week of May is time to check the roses for aphid, plant more vegetables seeds and transplants and continue to add annuals, perennials and shrubs to the landscape.

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    Time to make sure your trees are blooming and tips to make the most of plant sales | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Time to make sure your trees are blooming...
    By Marianne Binetti • May 20, 2016 3:20 pm

    The third week of May is time to worry if you see trees and shrubs that still have not leafed out and look bare and dormant, with a few exceptions.

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    Time to make sure your trees are blooming and tips to make the most of plant sales | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Time to make sure your trees are blooming...
    By Marianne Binetti • May 20, 2016 3:20 pm

    The third week of May is time to worry if you see trees and shrubs that still have not leafed out and look bare and dormant, with a few exceptions.

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