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	Gardening Articles: Flowers Features Tarnished Plant Bug By National Gardening Association Editors This bug gets its name from its coppery-brown color. It is a major pest, especially for commercial growers. The list of favorite hosts reads like a catalog of major crops:... more More Features: Shopper's Guide to Bark Mulch The Begonia Show-Offs Spectacular Desert Plants Tip of the Day Shield Evergreens In cold areas, tender broad-leaved and needled evergreen trees and shrubs may need burlap screens to protect them against prevailing winds and winter sun. Erect wooden frames over small evergreens to prevent snow or ice damage, especially under eaves.