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Once the threat of frost has passed, nudge your garden back to life. Prune damaged spots from trees and shrubs, and fertilize roots. When the soil softens enough to crumble in your hand, sow seedlings. Not sure you've seen the last of the cold? Try hardy pansies (shown), which thrive in sunny plots, or primroses, which do well in shade, to add early color to your yard.
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