Christmas tree choices and care tips from growers
The article highlights popular Christmas tree types Scotch pine Austrian pine and white pine with notes on needle length color fragrance and durability. It advises watering keeping the trunk trimmed away from heat sources and avoiding vase arrangements and provides cleanup guidance from Prairie Elf Christmas Tree Farm and Bittersweet Garden & Floral.
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Safer de-icer advice for winter sidewalks and lawns
Jennifer Smith Douglas County Extension Agent urges sparing use of de-icers on concrete and asphalt. Favor calcium chloride over sodium chloride and consider calcium magnesium acetate when available. Salt harms plants, damages new concrete, and can pollute water. use minimal amounts, monitor, and leach salt by increasing organic matter and watering after thaw. Reach Smith at 843 7058 or smith ren ksu.edu.
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Low maintenance houseplants for easy home decor
INCLINE VILLAGE Nev. An urban gardening guide highlights hardy low care plants such as Cast iron plant Century plant Corn plant Cycads Golden pathos and Sago palm. Experts advise selecting sun suited varieties and checking store labels for health while ensuring proper drainage and measured watering.
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