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Keeping your backyard trees healthy with these tips to help them grow

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Keeping your backyard trees healthy with these tips to help them grow

“We have a large ash tree in our backyard. For the first time ever I recently noticed around 50 healthy, leafy shoots on the ground underneath it. These shoots were about 6-8 inches long with stems about ¼ inch in diameter, all of which were neatly cut at a 45-degree angle! There had been no wind or microburst that might have explained this and the shoot stems were green and flexible. This must have been done by a critter. Do squirrels to this? Why?” — Brian Westin, Whittier You are correct in your hypothesis that this was done by squirrels....

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18 Adventurous Date Nights to Plan Now

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18 Adventurous Date Nights to Plan Now

With school activities, homework and household chores, it’s hard to find time for a date night. So hard in fact, that many parents call drinking a glass of wine while watching the news together a “date.” Well, no more. Whether you’re looking to take your dinner and a movie routine to the next level or want something completely different, we’ve put together 18 unique date night experiences to try now. Call the sitter and keep reading! photo: Flatstick Pub Flatstick Pub Random fact: a "flatstick" is slang for a golf putter. At Flatstick + Pub, couples can combine one of...

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Shibuya Station Guide - How To Navigate Through Ticket Gates And Exits

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Shibuya Station Guide - How To Navigate Through Ticket Gates And Exits

JR Shibuya Station: A Convenient but Complex Transportation Hub It is not uncommon to find public transportation in urban areas difficult to use. Major stations in Tokyo can be especially difficult to navigate, as they are huge, with multiple train, subway, and transportation lines intersecting and merging together. In addition to navigating around inside, exiting from the station itself is also complicated. This article is a guide to the JR Shibuya Station, a station that is indispensable for travelers in Tokyo. The Major Gates of JR Shibuya Station There are five gates in total. Most of the sightseeing spots in...

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