It appears that the worst weather is over for us; and what a winter it was. It will be very interesting to see what our landscape looks like in another month or so. The wintery conditions sure did not seem to play havoc with our flower bulbs as I see them coming up beautifully in my yard and all over town. The flowering apricot trees are also in full regalia.

My winter vegetable garden was a disaster this year. Last week I re-planted seeds for radishes, kale and carrots; and planted sugar snap peas. Hopefully, the heavy rains will not rot them before they have a chance to germinate.

Here are some tips you may find helpful for tending to your landscape in the month of March.

Trees and shrubs: Finish pruning crape myrtles, but avoid the temptation to cut them back severely. Only remove crossing or broken branches and cut off old seed pods. Apply slow release fertilizer around the drip line of trees and shrubs. Dont trim hydrangeas even though their stems may look dead, as this springs flower buds are contained there.

Flowers: Prune roses. Begin a fungicide spray program for disease-prone varieties when new leaves appear or replace them with a hardier variety like Knockouts. Broadcast slow release fertilizer on perennial beds. You can divide perennials such as hostas, day lilies and phlox as soon as new growth appears.

Lawns: Dont water dormant lawns except during extended spells of warm windy weather or if the soil becomes powder dry. March is the last window to kill cool season weeds before green up. You might want to visit Williams Farm and Garden or Trent Hardware for advice regarding cool season weed control. Wait until late May to fertilize established lawns.

Vegetables: Set out small cabbage, swiss chard, kale, broccoli an bok choy plants. Continue sowing lettuce and radish seeds every few weeks for a steady salad supply.

Fruits: Fertilize fruit trees, grapes and berries with a slow release product.

If you keep on top of these tasks, taking care of your yard will not become overwhelming.

This months topic for the third Saturday workshop at the Craven County Cooperative Extension Office is Plants That Succeed. It will be on March 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. It sounds like a very informative topic, so dont miss it. March 17, also, begins the third Monday garden tours in the demonstration gardens there. The one hour tours, beginning at 5:30 p.m. are open to the public. Each month Tom Glasgow discusses different plants that thrive in the local landscape. These events are free. I hope to see you there.

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Published: February 28, 2014

HARPER, Texas The Harper community has pulled together for a family that continues to stay strong through multiple obstacles, including losing their home in a fire.

It got so hot, the fire department couldnt pinpoint if it was a loose connection or faulty wiring, Amanda Bennett said. The kitchen island burned to the point where it was a pile of rubble.

A home fire has been minor compared to what the family has been through. Tim Bennett was injured in combat when fighting in Iraq in 2007. A military vehicle he was driving hit an improvised explosive device. Tim Bennett lived through the explosion despite having 70 percent of his body burned and losing his left arm.

The family moved to Harper after the incident so Bennett could live in close proximity to The Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital for ongoing medical support.

The fire and the smoke was pretty hard on my husband, but luckily we werent there, and were all doing OK, Amanda Bennett said. Possessions can be replaced.

Feb. 19 had been a normal day for the Bennett family, filled with usual work, school and sports. Then, while driving down the street from the familys home, Amanda Bennett received a call saying her home was on fire.

We pulled up and the firefighters were there working on it, Bennett said. It was all gone.

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LAS CRUCES >> Are you planning to build an addition to your home, remodel what you already have, get more eco-friendly or spruce up your yard and patio?

You'll find ideas for all that and more at the annual Las Cruces Home & Garden Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 8 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9 at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave.

Highlights include more than 100 venders, along with cooking demonstrations, gardening and outdoor living features and how-to sessions conducted by experts.

The event "showcases businesses that cater to the home improvement and new-home construction markets. People who want to build new homes or improve their existing ones are encouraged to bring their project materials and questions to the show and receive advice from industry professionals," according to the show's website.

In line with current emphasis on environmentally-friendly practices, symbols will be posted throughout the convention center to help visitors identify green exhibitors and learn more about sustainability and green living.

"We wanted to bring in themes that focus on the green aspects of building this year, including through renovation, retrofitting, new building, high efficiency and green products. We have an area we're calling the green mile that will focus on building green, but it will be a theme throughout the conference center," said Steve Chavira, director of the Las Cruces Home Builders, sponsors of the event.

About 3,000 attended last year's show, Chavira said.

Master Gardeners of Doa Ana County will be on hand to offer spring gardening advice, and it's none too soon.

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Protect America, nationwide pioneer of wireless home security systems, has partnered with the Austin Police Department (APD) to help support its Motorcycle Unit. Select officers from the Unit will be riding across the country to Washington D.C. in May to honor a fallen comrade at the National Police Memorial Ceremonies.

Officers joined Protect America team members at the companys campus to showcase their bikes and discuss the journey to Washington. These officers put themselves on the line every day, said Protect America VP of Marketing Melissa Walker. Were honored to support the APD and want to recognize police departments all over the country for their service and bravery.

Now more than ever, homeowners are turning to simple and powerful home security systems to defend their homes against fires and burglary. Protect America offers affordable safety solutions customizable to every home. Visit http://www.protectamerica.com or call 1-800-951-5190 to speak with a Protect America home security expert about a wireless alarm system.

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Protect America is an Austin, Texas-based provider of wireless home security systems that employs approximately 400 people. Since the companys founding in 1992, Protect America has secured over half a million American homes. Protect America is part of the Rockbridge Growth Equity family of companies that includes the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans. Protect America offers affordable security solutions customizable to every home. Call 1-800-951-5190 to speak with a Protect America home security expert about an interactive wireless alarm system.

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Home One Services appreciates the fact that homeowners want to take the best possible care of their homes from aesthetic aspects to energy efficiency. Armed with this knowledge, Home One Services is pleased to offer a 10% discount on all electrical services performed in March 2014. Homeowners can count on the master electricians at Home One to give every electrical job the attention and respect it deserves delivered with the utmost care and expertise.

Home One Services began by simply providing handyman services to customers always delivering high quality home improvement projects that larger companies turned down. High quality services, convenience and trust have enabled Home One Services to grow into a company that still promises and delivers superior workmanship on all their jobs from the little ones to the larger home improvements and full scale remodels.

The experts at Home One know that electrical services are important and offer the know-how to deliver customers the best in energy efficient services including all types of interior and exterior wiring, inspection and installation, as well as indoor and outdoor lighting, home lighting design and exterior landscape lighting. The right lighting selections make a house a home promising to therapeutically elevate moods, illuminate important tasks, show off priceless treasures and accent the entire home with light. Home One Services offers everything from low voltage alternatives, dimmer and wireless controls, track and recessed lighting, energy efficient options, specialized kitchen lighting and exterior lighting that provides not only added safety and security but adds to the visual appeal of your home.

The Home One team of master electricians and lighting design experts explain: It is important that proper lighting be used in both the interior and exterior home settings to highlight the aesthetic charm of your home as well as deliver the helpful and healthful benefits of light. Having the ability to adjust your lighting will allow you to create the mood for any situation.

The experts at Home One Services not only provide lighting services but all your interior and exterior electrical needs. Whether you want to highlight the beauty of your home, add improvements to keep your family safe, or simply create a more pleasing environment in your home, Home One Services is ready to help.

Call on the team of experts today, utilize the 10% electrical service discount and discover the difference of Home One Services company mission to provide the best service, backed by their five-star guarantee and their resolve to Do it Different.

Bio: By 2005, Chad Neiss had tired of mediocre contractors who didnt return calls and were always late if they bothered to show up at all; so he called on his life-long friend, Tom Brubaker, and the two friends formed Home One Services. Home One is dedicated to their five-star guarantee and continues to promise customers quality, trustworthy service and convenience along with 100% customer satisfaction.

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