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Garden Stories
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Garden Stories
While El Niño might be giving us a warmer winter, it’s never a bad idea to prepare against winter burn, or scorch. Three simple steps will make a big difference in preventing winter burn.
A burlap screen on the Esplanade path protects young boxwoods in this highly-trafficked area.
Prepare properly
The right plant for your design goals should help reduce maintenance.
Plant well
The brown-gray tips of Andorra juniper show where evaporation has damaged the foliage.
Provide good follow-up care
Commonsense care will go a long way to keeping plants healthy.