Articles filed under Gardening
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Sulfur can bring hydrangea blooms back to blueSep 08, 2013 1:00 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 the blooms of your...
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Art in the garden: Time to plant bulbs begins soonSep 08, 2013 1:00 am - Planting bulbs takes a leap of faith. You purchase and plant seemingly lifeless bulbs in the fall and wait. Those who take the leap are richly rewarded when flowers in a...
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Keep trees protected from deer with itchy antlersSep 03, 2013 1:00 am - As fall approaches, it is time to protect the trunks of smooth-barked trees such as young maples from deer rubbing. Deer rub their antlers on trees, typically those with...
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Art in the garden: Mums add a seasonal touch to the fall landscapeSep 03, 2013 1:00 am - Chrysanthemums, or garden mums, are a traditional favorite in autumn landscapes. They are unbeatable for adding a fresh burst of color to the late season garden. Golden ...
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Asiatic dayflower easy to pullAug 26, 2013 1:00 am - Q. There is a small blue flower that I find blooming around my garden and in my lawn. There are three petals. While it is a beautiful little blue flower, I am wondering ...
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Art in the garden: Fall brings a wealth of new flowersAug 24, 2013 1:00 am - As summer begins to yield to fall, we lament the end of summer's blooms but look forward to the seasonal colors of autumn. Leaves start to change color with the falling ...
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Time to break out the cool-season cropsAug 23, 2013 1:00 am - Fall is on the way, meaning it’s time for cool-season crops. Seeds for lettuces, mesclun mixes and other greens that were sowed in early spring can be sowed again this m...
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Plan now for great-tasting tomatoes next yearAug 20, 2013 6:00 am - I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Home-grown tomatoes are NOT the best-tasting ones. Not necessarily, that is. Now, I’m not advocating tossing in your trowel an...
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Take cuttings of annuals to keep them over winterAug 20, 2013 1:00 am - As we head into late summer, it is time to start planning for the winter to come. If you have annuals such as geraniums and begonias that you would like to overwinter, ...
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Hosta sale to benefit Heifer InternationalAug 19, 2013 2:30 pm - This weekend, you can beautify your yard and learn more about plants, all while knowing your purchase will be helping the needy worldwide. A hosta sale and fundraiser w...