Articles filed under Gardening
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Water-saving tips will help plants reach potentialJun 03, 2013 1:00 am - Q. What tips can you provide me for conserving water in the garden? A. While water is essential for growing a lush garden, here are some easy water-saving tips for the g...
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Try varying size, content of containers for a showy effectJun 02, 2013 1:00 am - By Tim Johnson Think of your containers as large, exuberant floral displays when choosing plants. Mix plants of different heights for a layered effect. Try something di...
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Impatiens susceptible to downy mildewJun 02, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Every year my garden is exploding with impatiens. However, more and more I am reading about a disease that is attracting this popular annual. What can you tell me? A....
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New blooms, veggies debuting for 2013Jun 01, 2013 6:00 am - Whoever believes there's nothing new under the sun hasn't seen the plants introduced for the 2013 gardening season. Think multicolored blooms, high-yield vegetables bre...
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Art in the garden: Peppers have simple needs in gardenJun 01, 2013 1:00 am - Peppers are easy to grow. They only need warm weather, a sunny location, well-drained soil and an occasional application of fertilizer to yield a bountiful crop. And wi...
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Create a tropical getaway in your own back yardMay 28, 2013 6:00 am - Just because we live in the Midwest doesn't mean we can't enjoy a taste of the tropics for at least part of the year. Many tropical plants grow very well in containers a...
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Plant trees to proper depth for successMay 25, 2013 1:00 am - Spring is a good time to plant trees. But many trees are planted too deeply. This prevents needed air and water from reaching the roots and can cause the tree to decline...
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Renovation on the reboundMay 25, 2013 1:00 am - Janet O’Grady recently had the front walkway and porch steps replaced on the rambler she’s owned for 30 years in Arlington, Va. She also had her kitchen painted. Now she...
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Options for removing lawn to create gardening bedMay 24, 2013 6:00 am - Q. How can I remove a large section of lawn that I want to turn into a garden bed? A. Many people use herbicides for removal because it is quick and easy. However, herbi...
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To Carol with love: Notes on a special daphneMay 19, 2013 1:00 am - I fell in love with Carol Mackie almost from the day she arrived here. True, she was nothing special to look at early on, but she always had a becoming daintiness. And ...