Does hairspray or antitranspirant spray really help Christmas trees keep their needles?

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There are all sorts of secret recipes out there, but caring for your tree is really pretty simple.

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We all know about tree rings, but there's a lot to know about trees and how they grow.

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What can you do with your poinsettias after Christmas? Many end up in the garbage, but there are much better alternatives.

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This month, hundreds of people will post very considerate reminders that poinsettias are poisonous to pets. But how dangerous are they?

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For gardeners on your Christmas gift list -- some ideas for practical gifts they'll enjoy.

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Thursday is Thanksgiving in the U.S. -- the only holiday we have that's based, in part, on growing vegetables.

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Most of us love our garden centers. An annual survey says most of them in the U.S. and Canada had a pretty good 2019.

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Lots of stories about how it's been a great year for acorns in many areas. Why is there so much variation from year to year?

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Propagation from cuttings has become a hot topic in recent years. The best way to learn is to dive in. And a pothos is a great place to start.

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