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Category: Lawn & Garden
Q&A: Building Raised Garden Beds With Treated Lumber
Q: This spring I plan to buy treated lumber to build raised vegetable beds. Please give me a heads-up on treatment options for lumber. I know CCA is out. ACQ is supposed to be somewhat safe. Answer: CCA-treated wood (containing…
Read MoreJanuary Tips and Tasks
Heavy snow and ice loads can damage shrubs. Using an upward motion, gently sweep snow loads off of shrubs to prevent breakage. But oftentimes bent or weighed down branches will spring back after the snow/ice melts. Problem tree branches (hanging…
Read MoreDecember Tips and Tasks
An amaryllis is a popular holiday gift. With proper care, they can bloom again. Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law prohibits anyone from using fertilizer products to melt ice and snow on steps, sidewalks or driveways. Evergreens like hollies, boxwoods, and pines can be moderately…
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