Former Cabell County Extension Agent John Marra is WSAZ's Lawn and Garden Expert. Read his advice and watch his streaming video segments. Contact John via e-mail: john.marra@wsaz.com
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The Great Outdoors: 11/12
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Last Updated: 10:30 PM 11/12/09 - John Marra shows you how to pick the perfect bow. (Full Story) |
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Vacation Care for Your Houseplants
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Last Updated: 11:11 AM 11/12/09 - Protect your houseplants while you are on vacation. Use a plastic bag to cover the plants and reduce the inside house temperature. (Full Story) |
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Making Your Thanksgiving Dinner Safe
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Last Updated: 11:12 AM 11/12/09 - Ben Franklin gave the name "Tom" to the Thanksgiving turkey because Thomas Jefferson refused to name the turkey our national bird. (Full Story) |
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Alternatives to Ice Melting Rock Salt
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Last Updated: 11:02 AM 11/12/09 - There are alternatives to using rock salt as a ice melter. Use growers grit, also potassium, calcium, or magnesium chloride. (Full Story) |
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The Great Outdoors: 11/5
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Last Updated: 9:34 PM 11/05/09 - This time of year food can get pretty scarce for our animal friends and that is why feeders can come in handy. (Full Story) |
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Starting and Maintaining a Safe Fire in the Fireplace
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Last Updated: 6:52 PM 10/30/09 - Be safe with a fireplace fire and remove all combustible material from near the fireplace. Avoid creosote buildup and don't use a lot of paper in the fireplace, as it may create a chimney fire. (Full Story) |
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Tips for Selecting the Best Types of Firewood
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Last Updated: 6:42 PM 10/30/09 - Next to the safe use of a fireplace, choosing the right type of wood to burn is important. Purchase hard wood and make sure all the wood purchased isn't green wood. (Full Story) |
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Fireplace Safety Tips
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Last Updated: 5:35 PM 10/30/09 - Fireplaces can be beneficial for several reasons. However, total enjoyment includes safe use of that fireplace. (Full Story) |
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Putting Your Landscape Power Equipment Away for the Winter
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Last Updated: 5:24 PM 10/30/09 - Taking care of your landscape power equipment now will have this equipment ready in the spring when the need arises. (Full Story) |
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Pruning Trees and Shrubs in Your Landscape
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Last Updated: 5:12 PM 10/30/09 - Most trees and shrubs need to be pruned during their dormant period. Of this time, February is the best month to prune. (Full Story) |
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The Great Outdoors: 10/22
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Last Updated: 10:13 PM 10/22/09 - In this week's Great Outdoors Report John Marra shows you where to find a more exotic hunt. (Full Story) |
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Fertilize Your Trees in the Fall
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Last Updated: 4:21 PM 10/17/09 - All trees that lose their leaves in autumn should receive a fertilizer application in the fall. Evergreens shouldn't be fertilized in the fall because the resulting new growth will get injured by winter conditions. (Full Story) |
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The Great Outdoors: 10/15
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Last Updated: 7:37 PM 10/15/09 - We’ve told you about a food shortage that is resulting in a lot of dead squirrels, but it not just squirrels that are affected. (Full Story) |
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The Great Outdoors: Sighting Your Bow
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Last Updated: 9:59 PM 10/01/09 - In this week’s Great Outdoors Report we are helping you get the best shot from your bow on your next hunt. (Full Story) |
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Re-Potting House Plants
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Last Updated: 2:25 AM 10/01/09 - When bringing in house plants for the winter, some may very well need re-potting. The use of a soil-less mix is best to prevent disease and insects. (Full Story) |
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Plant Your Spring Flowering Bulbs Early
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Last Updated: 2:19 AM 10/01/09 - Plant spring flowering bulbs before January as they need a cold resting period, but daffodils especially need an even earlier planting time. (Full Story) |
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Pre-Winter House Plant Care
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Last Updated: 2:13 AM 10/01/09 - When winter time comes around, your houseplants need special care like proper watering, fertilization as well as possible re potting. (Full Story) |
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The Great Outdoors: Glacier Tours
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Last Updated: 10:29 PM 09/24/09 - In this week’s Great Outdoors report, John Marra takes you on a tour through some of Alaska's Glaciers. (Full Story) |
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Creating a New Lawn The Easy Way
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Last Updated: 3:39 PM 09/17/09 - Starting a new lawn is made easy today. The use of a slit seeder takes most of the hard work out of creating a beautiful new lawn. (Full Story) |
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Asian Lady Beetle Alert
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Last Updated: 3:37 PM 09/17/09 - Asian Lady Beetles season is here. A wetter than normal summer has increased their numbers in the trees. (Full Story) |
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Aerating Your Lawn
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Last Updated: 3:35 PM 09/17/09 - Aerating your soil will help it keep looking great. Twice a year is recommended. (Full Story) |
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Fall Lawn Reseeding
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Last Updated: 10:28 AM 09/08/09 - Fall is the best time to plant grass. Cool season grasses germinate and grow better in the fall's cooler temperatures going into the winter. (Full Story) |
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Adding Mums To Your Landscape
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Last Updated: 10:24 AM 09/08/09 - It's important to get your hardy mums planted early. By planting in late August and early September, the root system can get better established. (Full Story) |
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Fall and Winter Lawn Fertilization
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Last Updated: 10:22 AM 09/08/09 - Your grass can respond very well with a fall and winter fertilization. When using a late fertilization, make sure it is a slow release nitrogen fertilizer. (Full Story) |
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DAY 13: John Marra, WSAZ Viewers Journey to Alaska
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Last Updated: 2:22 AM 08/24/09 - They say hindsight is 20/20 -- for it's not until we look behind us do we appreciate where we've been, what we've experienced and who we've shared a part of life with. (Full Story) |
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