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Old Christmas trees, New Year’s resolutions

By WTOP Staff

Mike McGrath, wtop.com

WASHINGTON – Now that the holidays are almost over, put your old Christmas tree to good use.

Have a cut tree in the house? Keep the water reservoir filled until you’re ready to take it out

A gift for the birds and other holiday garden tips

By Mike McGrath
Wrens and other birds who don't mind the cold Cheryl in Northwest D.C. writes: “A wren has built its nest in a corner of my porch. I don’t mind it being there; I even put something down to catch the droppings. But I’m concerned that there isn’t much shelter in the chosen area, and that as it gets colder the bird will not be able to keep itself warm enough. What can or should I do to help the bird get through the winter?”
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