Gardening
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Summer’s end is perfect time for buttonbush to shine
Aug 13, 2024 9:01 pm - You can call it honey balls. You can call it buttonbush. But it’ll always be the last shrub to leaf out in the spring, and pop blooms in the fall. And that’s what makes it a fun bush to grow.
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Pests aren’t always to blame for problemsAug 07, 2024 1:32 am - Be sure to identify the insects on your plants before treating them with an insecticide to determine whether they really are a problem.
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In many regions, it’s time to start turning some of the garden over to fall vegetables
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These plants wait their whole lives to bloom once. It’s usually spectacular
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Playing matchmaker for your zucchini, and other tips for a summer garden favorite
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Now is the time to plant fall harvest veggiesJul 30, 2024 6:38 pm - Stagger plantings of gladiolus to extend blooming season, the first week of August is a good time to plant fall harvest veggies and other tips for your garden.
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Home and garden calendar, July 28-Aug. 8Jul 23, 2024 8:47 pm - Seed swaps, garden walks, a bonsai show and more.
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Continue grooming perennials, annuals, leaving some for winter interestJul 23, 2024 6:00 am - Removing yellowing leaves and spent flowers helps keep perennials healthy, but some can be left for winter interest, and foraging birds.
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Water your lawn strategically for best resultsJul 16, 2024 9:01 pm - If you’re going to water your lawn through the hot, dry periods, water it deeply and less often to encourage deep root growth.
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How sweet they are: Blueberries can take years to establish but you’ll be rewarded with nutritious snack