Articles filed under Gardening
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Bring some of those beautifully scented flowers insideJul 29, 2018 6:00 am - This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for indoor display. It is best to cut the flowers during a cool part of the day and to put them in water as quick...
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Fertilizing 101: It's not as complicated as you thinkJul 29, 2018 6:00 am - Every garden needs periodic fertilization. “Designer” fertilizers are available for some kinds of plants, and so are fertilizers that you're directed to apply at specifi...
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Algonquin Garden Club awards scholarshipsJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club recently awarded two Diane Connelly Memorial Scholarships. The scholarships ($1,000 each) go to Hampshire resident Abigail De Dina, a Hampshir...
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Parsley partners with beautiful black swallowtail caterpillarJul 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Q. Oh, my! What are those striped caterpillars doing on my parsley plant? A. Lucky you! Your parsley is playing host to the larval stage of one of our most beautiful an...
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How to maximize the size of your dahlia flowersJul 22, 2018 11:00 pm - If you want to maximize the size of your dahlia flowers, then keep the main stems free of side shoots, allowing only the terminal bud to develop, resulting in one flower...
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Ladybug, where have you gone? Aphid fighters tend to roamJul 22, 2018 11:00 pm - To some casual observers, ladybugs (or lady beetles) are colorful symbols of good luck - harbingers of fortune and fame. Gardeners value them for their utility as raveno...
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A little maintenance keeps containers in tiptop shapeJul 22, 2018 6:00 am - We ask a lot from annuals planted in containers. They are often tucked too close together and may not be watered often enough for their liking or, because of all the rai...
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Ouch! Why nettles sting, and how you can put them to good useJul 16, 2018 6:00 am - Have you ever encountered stinging nettles in the woods? If yes, then you'll feel my pain. If not, take heed. When battling invasive plants in my woods with a weed whack...
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Japanese painted ferns pair nicely next to hostasJul 15, 2018 7:00 am - Homeowners often mistakenly believe it is impossible to have colorful gardens in shady areas in their landscapes. They may believe ground covers planted in rings around ...
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Water magnolia trees that are under more stressJul 15, 2018 6:00 am - This is the time of year to check for magnolia scale, an insect about the size of a pencil eraser. Typically found on the underside of magnolia branches, the scale is re...