Beth Porter

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Stories By Beth Porter

  • What Is The Moss Hanging From Trees In The South?

    Spanish moss is a common sight in the South but often mystifies visitors who've never seen the plant before. Not a moss at all, Spanish moss is a fascinating plant that grows on other plants and objects. Rather than using roots to pull water and nutrients from the ground, it pulls them from the air.

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  • How To Grow Grass In Hard Dirt

    If some or all of your soil is hard and compacted, either because of traffic or because of high clay content, you'll need to loosen the soil in order for grass to grow well. Loosen the soil physically, amend it if necessary and then reseed.

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