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Use the proper safety equipment. Eye protection is essential. Gloves can reduce scrapes and cuts from hand tools and thorns. Long sleeves and gloves can also help protect against poison ivy. Proper ...

"Bloom time is the key to pruning," according to The Grumpy Gardener. For some plants, careful pruning trims away old growth to make room for the new and to encourage flowering. Pruning can make ...

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The Lilac Festival is a celebration of the city's rich cultural heritage in the historic downtown Lilac District.