FELDER RUSHING | The Greenwood Commonwealth

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Getting the most out of rainwater
By FELDER RUSHING - Gardening
Thu,01/24/19-7:00AM , 249 Reads
I love rain, to a point. Love how it cascades in rivulets from my back deck’s corrugated tin top, how it refreshes the birds’ baths.

And overall it’s a good thing. Makes our trees grow so well, saving us from having to decide between a cactus-filled xeriscape landscape or dragging hoses to keep thirstier plants alive.
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Use feng shui principles for garden
By FELDER RUSHING - Gardening
Thu,01/17/19-7:01AM , 315 Reads
There was something wrong about my new garden. Couldn’t put my finger on it, just didn’t feel right. Then, I learned about feng shui.
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Year of gardening had ups, downs
By FELDER RUSHING - Gardening
Fri,01/11/19-7:01AM , 162 Reads
Time to ’fess up about 2018’s garden foibles and failures. I’ve had ‘em.

Some garden experts opine that it’s best to always be positive. But as much as I’d like to gloss over how gardening isn’t always rosy, I’d rather maintain credibility with folks who know better. So here are some highlights of the low points.
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A baffle adds privacy, looks nice in yard
By FELDER RUSHING - Gardening
Fri,01/04/19-7:00AM , 188 Reads
All this cold rain has finally convinced my trees to molt their remaining autumn leaves, and I’m feeling exposed.
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