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…Draperies. Their ability to reduce heat loss and gain depends on fabric type and color. For example, the University of Florida found that medium-colored draperies with white-plastic backings reduced heat gains by 33 percent. High…

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…However, some mass marketers have trees and shrubs that are not winter hardy in the area sold…
…placing the hose at the trunk of the tree. Mulch around the tree. A 3-foot diameter circle of mulch is common. Depending on the size of the…

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…decompose and make natural compost. At least as far as your aesthetic sensibilities can stand it. One trick: If you have ground cover, the leaves of autumn will disappear under the plants by spring and turn into compost which is a rich source of beneficial…

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…10 feet. Place shrubs at least 20 feet from…
…between islands of shrubs and plant groups to…
…roadways. Use rock, mulch, flower beds and gardens as ground cover for bare spaces and…
… Fire-resistant shrubs include hedging roses…

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…but crushed stone, mulch, or ground cover will do fine. Add some…
…a low screen of lacy shrubs or an open delicate fence…
…flowers, mixed with shrubs and trees, often vegetables…
…consider enlarging it with shrubs and flowering trees and…

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…plant is well established. Step Six Apply a two- to four-inch layer of bark mulch around the plant's base to control weeds and retain moisture. Keep mulch away from the stem of the plant to prevent decaying on hard wood stems. Step…

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…on a house is to put a row of evergreen shrubs right in front of the wall. They will…
…combined with deciduous trees or large shrubs to break up the force of the wind. A…
…is left open. There are three rows. Shrubs on the outside, deciduous trees next…

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