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Next time you’re debating between an expensive out-of-state vacation or a staycation that feels too familiar, remember that Maumee Bay is sitting there on Lake Erie’s shore, quietly offering the ...

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Pruning maintains the health and elegant shape of a Japanese maple tree. Learn when to prune, why, and how to make this tree the star of your yard.