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Cool
Plant
Black and Blue Salvia
(Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue')
 Tender perennial
native to South America. Another drought performer, this plant soaks up
the heat and the sun. Dark blue flowers with almost black calyces cover
the plant from early summer to fall. It performs best in well-drained
soil and full sun. Attracts hummingbirds.
Learn
more... 
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Design
Tip
Give Up The Grass
 A manicured lawn,
once an American status symbol, is going the way of the Hummer. As the
price of oil skyrockets, it now costs you a lot more to have and
maintain that expanse of lawn. While you search for ways to reduce your
gas bill, give some thought to reducing your lawn.
Learn more...
by Theresa
Schrum
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homeowners to ask their most puzzling questions.
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Q:
What is the problem with my peaches? Is it brown rot? - C.M.
Q:
I've noticed an odd thing happening to the sweetgum trees outside my
office. Birds are eating the leaves. I've even seen a hawk do it! -
William H. 
Q: I have seen hundreds of these "droppings" on my driveway. I know
oaks produce acorns and pine nuts come from a cone so what in the devil
are these things? - Joel H.
Blossom
End Rot
Plant annuals,
fertilize houseplants, raise your mower, 
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