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If you like the look of roses, but not all of the care they require - try ranunculus! They look like roses, and yet are easy-to-care-for bulbs! J.L. Columbus, Ohio

Plant summer bulbs indoors in pots in March to force them up before planting them outside. J.L. Columbus, Ohio

Spread compost on the perennial gardens each spring to provide them with nutrients all season long. T.F. Burlington, Vermont

Don't cut back your spring flowering bulbs until they turn yellow. This will allow them to store the sun's energy. G.L. Spokane, Washington

If you are being besieged with ants, and don't like poison, sprinkle no-name brand of fine coffee grounds in the area where the ants appear to be surfacing from. Next day, they will have moved on without leaving a dead or dying member behind. Where do they go? Do you really care - give your neighbor a pkg. of ground coffee if you do! C.T. Winnipeg, MD Canada

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