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Guide to Planting Tulip Bulbs
Tulips say "spring" like no other flower. The vivid yellow, red, pink, purple, and orange flowers are a feast to eyes weary of the dull browns, grays, and whites of winter. There are literally hundreds of tulip varieties to choose from, grouped by flower form, height, and bloom time. Choosing which ones to grow is dependent on where you live, where you're planting, and the desired effect...more
Bringing Houseplants in from Outside for the Winter
Before bringing your houseplants in from the outside for the winter, be sure to read the following questions and answers to some of our most commonly asked questions. When bringing plants in, is it a good idea to transplant?...more

Pest Profile: Stink Bug
There are several varieties of stink bugs, but the brown marmorated stink bug is increasingly becoming a problem in the late summer and fall seasons. It is native to China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea, and was introduced into the Allentown, PA area of the United States in the late 1990’s, probably as a stowaway in cargo containers.Since then, it has been spreading through Pennsylvania and into surrounding states. Adult brown marmorated stink bugs are shaped like a shield, about 0.5 – 0.75 inches long...more