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Be observant

A vast field of tulips in many different colors and varieties.

It’s been a different sort of winter. As gardeners, we need to pay close attention to what is happening in our landscapes as spring arrives.

  • Watch for insects (see Marissa Schuh’s article).
  • Feel your soil and water it if it's dry, followed by mulching (leaf mulch works great).
  • Prune off winter dieback.
  • And keep good records on how your plants are performing.

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