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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... More ... 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... More ... 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. More ... |
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