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Jessica Damiano

Melville, New York, United States

Garden Columnist at Associated Press

Garden Columnist at Freelance

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Articles

  • 2 days ago | baltimoresun.com | Jessica Damiano

    By JESSICA DAMIANOFor about two weeks every spring, my letter carrier, delivery drivers and just about everyone else who walks into my yard comments on the deliciously strong scent emanating from the two lilac shrubs flanking the front gate. Most days, the breeze carries the fragrance all the way to the front door or even indoors if the windows are open. Not many flowers have that power. Some never did.

  • 3 days ago | bismarcktribune.com | Jessica Damiano

    What’s the deal with the Chelsea Chop? Are you gardeners familiar with it? After hearing about it recently, I did a bit of research. The earliest reference I could find dates back to the early 2000s, so it might appear I’m late to the party, but I’m not — and you might not be, either.

  • 3 days ago | greenevillesun.com | Jessica Damiano

    Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it's tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn't be our first impulse. Believe it or not, weeds aren't just freeloaders crashing our garden party. They're messengers with important information that requires our attention. We just have to learn to speak their language. What common lawn weeds tell usA dandelion popping up in the lawn is there because the soil is infertile and the grass is too thin.

  • 3 days ago | msn.com | Jessica Damiano

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  • 3 days ago | pressenterpriseonline.com | Jessica Damiano

    Here’s what nuisance weeds can tell you By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press Writer Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. It’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle, but that shouldn’t be our first impulse. Weeds are messengers with important...