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Beauty in the Backyard January 4, 2008
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A southern garden in the making
Stopping to smell the flowers
Arlene Marturano marturanoa@ yahoo.com
      Ron and Donna Aiken began work on their Shandon garden ten years ago. Their intent was a southern garden with yearround green to include dogwood, crepe myrtle, cast iron plant, fatsia, and loquat. They conquered the backyard one room at a time using a mature magnolia grandiflora as one focal poin...
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Nature's Gym
Croft State Natural Area
By Benjamin Higgins Higginsb2@yahoo.com
      Set in the thick woods of southern Spartanburg County, Croft State Natural Area is a picturesque wilderness park ideal for a day- long outing or weekend camping trip. This 7,054- acre park was an Army training base during World War II. Today, Croft features some of the most beautiful hiking and e...
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Prevent winter stress
Contributed by Tree Care Industry Association
      Winter can damage cherished trees and shrubs in suburban landscapes. Even areas without major snowfall experience high winds and huge fluctuations in temperatures during winter. Homeowners can lessen the adverse effects of winter weather with preventive maintenance.
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