A Greener View: Ready for the Thanksgiving Cactus – Jeff Rugg

by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer You will see poinsettias soon popping up everywhere this time of year, and if you are tired of them you might want to try the easy-to-grow Thanksgiving cactus. You probably have heard them be called Christmas cacti. There are three species of similar tropical cacti. One blooms in the fall,…

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A Greener View: Cures for Lumpy Lawns – Jeff Rugg

by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: My lawn is getting lumpy, for lack of a better word. It is mostly shady, but I don’t think it is tree roots. There are grass plants and bare spots plus little worm dirt piles. What would be a good way to smooth it out? It is getting hard…

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A Greener View: Fall Bird Feeders and Bulbs – Jeff Rugg

by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: For the past month, we have had several hummingbirds using our feeder. It hangs in front of my office window, and I notice them all day long. Yesterday, there was only one. I assume they are leaving for migration. How long should I leave the feeder up? I don’t…

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