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Peonies should be planted in the fall because they need a chilling period to produce blooms. Learn when and how to plant peonies in your hardiness zone.

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The granite monument was moved by the city in July from its original location in Heaven Skatepark across Main Street to the ...

After a London Plane tree in the Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park unexpectedly fell on Tuesday, the city found that ...

AS WE MOVE into October and autumn, the leaves start to clog your gutters, the rains have returned (burn ban has been lifted!) and planting season starts in earnest for many botanical wonders!

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When to cut: The best time to cut back ornamental grasses is in spring when plants prepare to green up, but warm-season grasses can also be pruned during their fall and winter dormancy. Remove ...