winter
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Boxelder bugs, both young (red) and old (black) cluster on buildings on warm days.
Chilly mornings and shorter days signal to humans an impending winter. Bugs get the same message, and they head out to figure out where they’re going to...
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Eroded soil and snow, aka “snirt”
Before we know it, we will be in “snirt” season. Snirt is what we call a mix of snow and soil. You might see snirt in the road ditch, where it looks like someone poured cocoa mix on top of snow. Despite...
Summer and fall can stake their claim as road trip season, and even devoted drivers may admit that winter is generally a less desirable time to take to the open road. The elements factor heavily into that reputation, as fewer hours of daylight, snow and ice are just some of the variables that can...
Individuals who don't live near the equator or in another warm climate know that winter will rear its chilly head this year. Cold temperatures and snowy conditions may be excellent for skiing and sledding, but gardeners recognize these conditions are not ideal for their plants.
The inevitable...
Mother Nature can be harsh on a lawn, and it's up to homeowners to nurse their lawns back to health after they endure the elements. That's often the case when winter ends and homeowners uncover signs of damage to their lawns.
Homeowners cannot begin to repair winter lawn damage until they learn to...
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February and March are good months for pruning some of our woody landscape plants. By now, trees and shrubs are dormant. The ground is also solidly frozen, making it easier to reach branches and remove them. And with the exception of...
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When selecting a new plant, consider how it will add interest to your winter landscape.
As you are perusing catalogs and websites and start to visit garden centers this spring, remember to consider what a plant can bring to your winter...
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As we barrel through another Minnesota winter, people are reporting an unwelcome houseguest: brown marmorated stink bug. These shield-shaped, brown bugs are about a half-inch long and have a series of black and white bands on their rear...
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As many of us are nestled inside next to the fire and starting to think about spring, loggers are hard at work across Minnesota’s forests. Just like the month of April is the busy season for tax professionals, winter is the “tax season”...
Winter may chill things down, but tailgating season is still hot. While the National Football League season gets started when the leaves still haven't changed colors, it runs through the heart of the winter, with the season culminating on February 13. But that's not the only professional sports...
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