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Trott column: The science behind fairy rings

ALEXANDRIA Have you noticed circular patches of greener grass in your lawn? ....

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Trott column: May flowers feed bees

Once again, the City of Alexandria will allow tall grasses during 'No Mow May.' ....

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Trott column: February is the perfect time to prune fruit trees

Make sure to use the proper equipment. ....

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Trott column: Get ready for syrup season!

In Minnesota, sap typically flows from about March 15 to April 20, triggered by mild daytime temperatures and freezing nights. ....

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Trott column: Warmer winter may boost emerald ash borer numbers

ALEXANDRIA Emerald ash borers typically have a one-to-two-year life cycle, living under the bark of ash trees and causing damage to the tree’s outer sapwood and vascular tissue. This damage disrupts the flow of water and nutrients, potentially leading to the tree’s death in as little as 2 to 4 years. ....

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