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Garden Detective: June chores

May 29, 2012 3:31 PM By JESSICA DAMIANO jessica.damiano@newsday.com

June is dahlia-planting time.

Photo credit: AP | June is dahlia-planting time.

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Ah, June -- my favorite month! School is out, the sun is shining and the garden is popping! Summer officially kicks in, bringing with it chores for the future (pull those weeds and plant tomatoes), as well as the past (remember those tulips? Clean them up!). Here's a to-do list to help you stay on track.

1. Apply mulch, taking care not to allow it to come into contact with plant stems or tree...

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