Articles filed under Gardening
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Keep Norfolk pine indoors to extend its lifeNov 23, 2014 12:01 am - Q. I want to buy a small Norfolk Island pine for Christmas. Can I plant it outside in the spring? A. The Norfolk Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is native to Norfolk Islan...
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Keep poinsettias blooming long after the holidaysNov 20, 2014 12:01 am - The poinsettia - the flower we all associate with Christmas - has a long history. It was a favorite of King Montezuma and used by the Aztecs to control fevers and make r...
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Enjoy fresh herbs all winter longNov 17, 2014 5:00 am - The season for growing herbs on your sunny patio may be over, but you can still have fresh herbs for your favorite recipes. Give them what they need — a sunny spot, well...
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Bulbs in containers make unique displayNov 15, 2014 5:01 am - For a unique and dramatic display in spring, plant bulbs in containers, with layers of bulbs of different kinds. Water the bulbs well at planting and provide some suppl...
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Fallen leaves equal free soil conditionerNov 15, 2014 4:01 am - Q. During fall, everyone throws out bags of leaves. I've heard that recycling leaves is good for your garden. A. Each year, yard waste accounts for more than a million t...
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Amaryllis produce flashy flowersNov 12, 2014 5:01 am - Gardeners can keep their gardening thumbs green throughout winter months by bringing amaryllis bulbs into bloom. Flamboyant flowers in brilliant shades of red, pink, ora...
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Get outdoor faucets, containers ready for winterNov 12, 2014 5:00 am - As the nights get colder, it is a good idea to disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots to eliminate the risk that trapped water may freeze and damage our faucet and...
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Japan's chrysanthemums: More than symbol of autumnNov 07, 2014 5:01 am - TOKYO - When Americans think of flowers and Japan, we think of cherry blossoms. But to the Japanese, there's a flower for every time of year, and right now, it's the chr...
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Stop and smell the tulips. Some varieties, anywayNov 07, 2014 5:00 am - Tulips are the floral harbingers of spring, providing brilliant bursts of color in otherwise drab surroundings. But a few varieties offer another kind of bouquet, too: T...
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'Navitar' can offer some benefits of native plants, but at what cost?Nov 02, 2014 1:01 am - Q. I have heard the term "nativar" and was wondering if such plants can replace native plants and still be effective as a producer of food for wildlife? A. A native plan...