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Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about garden plants. You will find concise information on general gardening techniques as well as plant selection and care. For detailed information on specific plant pests and problems refer to our Common Garden Pests and Problems page.

Do you have additional gardening questions? Please contact us. Here's how.

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Why should I recycle?
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How can I recycle in my home and at the office?
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How can I find a recycling center near me?
Where can I recycle the fluorescent tube lights from my home?
If fluorescent light bulbs contain hazardous mercury, why do we use them? Isn’t mercury a hazard in landfills?
Do I have to call the Haz-Mat Unit when I break a fluorescent light bulb?

 

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