Articles filed under Gardening
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Use cool autumn days to improve your spring gardenSep 30, 2018 7:00 am - Fall is the perfect time for planting. Cooler temperatures reduce stress on newly transplanted plants and gardeners. Increased rainfall helps to keep roots moist as they...
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Fall crops should be in the groundSep 30, 2018 6:00 am - Q. When can I plant those fall veggie crops like spinach and kale? A. On your mark, get set, start now! Here are some surefire tips for successful planting and harvestin...
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Better air circulation prevents powdery mildewSep 30, 2018 6:00 am - Powdery mildew, a disease that causes a grayish, powdery film on leaves, is present now and not anything to worry about this late in the gardening season. Common plants ...
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Autumn is a good time for making compost, and a bin is keySep 30, 2018 6:00 am - Garden cleanup, lawn mowing and falling leaves all provide materials that make autumn a good time of year for composting. No need for exotic ingredients, fancy equipment...
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Constable: From Playboy bunny to queen of lawn goose fashionSep 29, 2018 1:00 am - Researching online for a column about suburbanites who dress up concrete lawn geese to match the season, the first hit connects me to Nancy Gardner, Class of 1968 Kanela...
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Many plants can be poisonous to pets and livestockSep 28, 2018 6:00 am - Not all plants are wholesome for foraging animals. Certain species of milkweed, for example, that are highly valued as host plants for the dwindling monarch butterfly po...
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It's time to order, plant tulip bulbsSep 23, 2018 7:00 am - Tulips are a colorful feast for the eyes after a long, dreary winter. Small species and botanical tulips are appetizers; the late-flowering varieties are dessert. Specie...
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Before moving houseplants in for the winter, inspect themSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - Q. How do I keep unwelcome guests out of my houseplants? A. Always check your plants for insects before bringing them into the house. Many natural predators exist outdo...
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Fall's a great time to plant trees and shrubsSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs - the best time, in fact, for most of them. Whether purchased through the mail or locally, these plants are available in th...
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Deer like to rub antlers on certain tree trunksSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - It is time to protect the trunks of smooth-barked trees, such as young maples, from deer rubs. Deer rub their antlers on trees and will typically use the trunks of smoot...