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from Dennis SarloThank you for being a loyal reader of About This Week. As of next week, we'll have a new writer for the newsletter - my fellow editor, the lovely and talented Ms. Elana Breshgold. Thanks for two great years! In the meantime, check out some cool things you can do for your garden and home this winter.
In the Spotlight
Design a Great Winter LandscapeWinter can be a challenging time when thinking about landscaping - it's not exactly daffodil and flowering shrub season. But winter landscapes can be dramatic in their own right, with ornamental grass and snow on trees providing just the right accents. Take a look at some images of a variety of winter landscapes for inspiration.- Landscaping Guide David Beaulieu

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