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Chrysanthemums, or mums, come in many colors including pink and purple, but they are most known for their gold, bronze, dark red, white and off-white flowers that look so great in autumn flower arrangements. The Greek word Chrysanthemum comes from chrysos (gold) and anthos (flower). There are 13 different classes of chrysanthemums according to the National Chrysanthemum Society. The Society states on their website that mums are related to dahlias, sunflowers, marigolds, zinnias and cosmos. They are considered ... Read the rest of this story
Before you plant a yard, a flower bed, or even a pot, find out what maintenance is required to keep those plants looking great. There’s no sense in planting the landscape only to have it deteriorate completely in just one season. Flowers Annuals, perennials, vines, bulbs, seeds–make sure you can keep up with the deadheading, the trimming, the fertilizing, and looking out for predators from the insect world. Worst case scenario: go to the florist! Trees Trees need maintenance too. ... Read the rest of this story
Spiders: eight legs, two body parts, six eyes. If just reading the words to introduce this topic is giving you the willies, then you probably have arachnophobia, maybe just a mild case. Spiders are around all year long, all over the world. Funny thing is, they seem to be most noticeable right around Halloween. The reason is the weather. As the days grow shorter and the temperatures in most of the country start to drop, spiders hide ... Read the rest of this story
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