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Garden Talk editor Richard Bir is a horticulturist, conservationist and faculty emeritus from the department of horticultural science at N.C. State University. He is a pioneering researcher and educator in the native plants movement.
Garden Tips
Prepare for the heat of summer by checking that your irrigation system is in working order and replace any leaky parts.