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Is it Safe to Plant Near My Basement or Crawl Space?

It’s tempting to plant shrubs and other plants against your house to hide the basement or crawl space area. However, you could be asking for trouble. Before you buy or plant anything new for spring, find out why it’s not such a good idea to have plants too close to ...

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The Benefits of Growing Catnip

When you hear the word catnip, you probably think of the herb used in cat toys. Also called catmint, the catnip plant has many uses and helpful properties beyond exciting felines. Here are some reasons you might consider growing catnip in your garden: An Attractive Companion Plant One great way ...

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