Articles filed under Gardening
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
A moonlit garden brightens shortening daysSep 20, 2018 11:00 pm - It is a little disheartening to watch the sun set earlier each evening as we say goodbye to summer, don't you agree? So brighten the dusk (and your mood) by including mo...
-
When to plant bulbs in the fall? Science, nature offer cluesSep 16, 2018 6:00 am - To ensure that bulbs planted in the fall will bloom in early spring, timing is important. Plant too soon and the bulbs might rot in rain-saturated ground. Plant too late...
-
As autumn arrives, there's much to do in the gardenSep 16, 2018 6:00 am - Plants that prefer acidic soil conditions, such as rhododendrons and azaleas, can benefit from an application of granular sulfur to the soil in fall. If your blue hydran...
-
Fall aeration leads to a healthier lawnSep 16, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Sept. 15 is National Aerate your lawn day. I thought you were only supposed to aerate your lawn in the spring. Can you explain? A. Fall has arrived, so yes, it is tim...