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: 11/5
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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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The Great Outdoors: Action Shooting Safety
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Last Updated: 8:56 PM 08/06/09 - This week in the Great Outdoors: They are some of the fastest guns around, but don’t think those cowboy action shooters are just dangerous. (Full Story) |
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Late Season Fertilizing and Planting Grass
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Last Updated: 11:55 AM 08/06/09 - In late summer, that is a great time to plant grass as well as fertilizing your lawn and other areas in your landscape. (Full Story) |
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Landscape Chores Before The Snow Flies
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Last Updated: 11:52 AM 08/06/09 - Hummingbirds will take off for all parts south around the third week of September. However, make sure to clean the feeders out before storing them away for next season. (Full Story) |
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Planting Pansies and Mums Early
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Last Updated: 11:50 AM 08/06/09 - Pansies and mums need to be planted late summer if gardeners expect them to survive through the winter. (Full Story) |
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