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Combine Heterorhabditis nematodes (sold in paste-like form) with water and apply to the soil in the spring or fall. Wait a couple of days and reseed or replant any damaged areas. However, chemical ...

"The best way to water a poinsettia is from the bottom. Place the plant in its container in a sink, or a bath for larger ...

Lovely poinsettia plants can accent an entrance or a hearth if you provide them with some indirect light to keep them healthy and bright.

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Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q How deep should needles go in rough or planed lumber using a pin moisture meter? Insulated ...