: a low usually several-stemmed woody plant
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: an aged blend of fruit juice, sugar, and spirits served chilled and diluted with water
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: a beverage made by adding acidulated fruit juice to iced water
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
More:The 2024 cicada invasion: How to save your trees and shrubs from damage
Journal Sentinel reporter Drew Dawson and USA TODAY reporter Emily DeLetter contributed to this report.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
The Boise program has several higher-level Composting Council certifications that verify it’s safe to use on trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, lawns and vegetable gardens.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
They can be found under shady places like logs, rocks, large shrubs, and woodpiles.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
The other hardy plants-trees, shrubs, and perennials-will survive April’s weather challenge as related to cold weather.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2024
For shrubs, consider yew, mahonia, boxwood, and gardenias.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Structural health pruning is far more important in trees than in shrubs.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
Both Fraga and Theodore Payne Foundation Executive Director Evan Meyer say there are many shrubs blooming beautifully in the hills around Los Angeles.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
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For those who see cicadas as an inconvenience, there are ways to protect trees and shrubs.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
More:The 2024 cicada invasion: How to save your trees and shrubs from damage
Journal Sentinel reporter Drew Dawson and USA TODAY reporter Emily DeLetter contributed to this report.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
The Boise program has several higher-level Composting Council certifications that verify it’s safe to use on trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, lawns and vegetable gardens.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
They can be found under shady places like logs, rocks, large shrubs, and woodpiles.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
The other hardy plants-trees, shrubs, and perennials-will survive April’s weather challenge as related to cold weather.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2024
For shrubs, consider yew, mahonia, boxwood, and gardenias.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Structural health pruning is far more important in trees than in shrubs.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
Both Fraga and Theodore Payne Foundation Executive Director Evan Meyer say there are many shrubs blooming beautifully in the hills around Los Angeles.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Shrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrub. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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