Gardening
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The last rose of summer … er … fall: Mild November results in ‘weird’ lilac, crabapple floweringNov 12, 2024 6:47 pm - Drought and a mild fall is confusing flowering plants, experts say.
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Leave the leaves, please, for natural mulchNov 07, 2024 6:38 pm - Heading into winter, make sure your plants are well watered, and save your leaves, shredded or whole, for mulch for your garden beds.
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Home and garden calendar, Nov. 3-9Oct 31, 2024 6:00 am - Garden club meetings, holiday events, seed saving, plant swap and more.
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How to lessen frost’s grip on your plantingsOct 30, 2024 4:39 am - A morning frost may be a pretty sight to see, but it’s important to take care with the lawn, which can be damaged by any traffic on the turf during a frost.
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Don’t toss your pumpkin after Halloween. Do this instead.
Oct 30, 2024 3:23 am - When you throw Halloween pumpkins out, they wind up in the landfill, where they rot and release methane, an extra-powerful planet-warming gas. There are better ways to dispose of your jack-o-lanterns this year.
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Planting bulbs? Here’s how to protect them from critters and the cold
Oct 30, 2024 1:32 am - Bird netting or chicken wire laid on top of a freshly planted bulb bed, followed by 4 inches of straw, may protect it from hungry critters. This is good practice for protecting any bulbs you plant, especially those deemed enticing to wildlife, like tulips and crocuses.
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Check for drought stress on trees and plantsOct 23, 2024 1:46 am - This week, check your plantings for signs of drought stress, and if you haven’t planted your crocus bulbs yet, here’s some sage advice.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 27-Nov. 2Oct 23, 2024 12:58 am - A home show, plants for butterflies and what to do with those pumpkins.
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For brilliant foliage, look no further than native trees
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Pests with a purpose: How to combat Asian lady beetlesOct 21, 2024 6:47 pm - Asian lady beetles got you down? A Morton Arboretum plant expert has a few tips to stop these useful pests from swarming your home.