Articles filed under Gardening
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Lenten roses delightfully appear below the tree canopyMar 06, 2016 10:00 pm - The blooms of Lenten roses are a welcome sign of spring, flowering at a time when color is craved in the landscape. Their flowers range in color from near black, deep pu...
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Trim shrubs now to keep them proper sizeMar 06, 2016 10:00 pm - Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs. Heavy pruning of overgrown, deciduous woody shrubs can be done this month and next to rejuvenate them. Start by removing...
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Take notes to improve your harvest every yearMar 06, 2016 12:01 am - Q. For the first time last year, we planted a vegetable garden. Some things went well and others not so much. How can we improve the garden next year? A. This is a great...
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Peak bloom for D.C. cherry trees predicted March 31 to April 3Mar 03, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - The National Park Service is predicting the peak bloom for Washington's cherry blossom trees between March 31 and April 3. Organizers of the National Cherry...
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How to extend the beauty of cut flowersMar 03, 2016 5:00 am - To keep cut flowers fresh, place them in room-temperature water as soon as possible. Protect the cut flowers from exposure to freezing temperatures outside. With a sharp...
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Expert to show you how to grow heirloom applesMar 01, 2016 8:01 am - Learn how to grow own antique apple trees at Garfield Farm Museum's 29th annual Antique Apple Tree Grafting Seminar at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6. For $30, participants m...
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Tenacious squirrels go to great lengths to feedFeb 28, 2016 12:01 am - Q. We love to feed the birds in our backyard. However, squirrels are a problem. What can we do to eliminate them? A. The short answer is, you cannot. Squirrels were intr...
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Events immerse gardeners in flowers and foliageFeb 26, 2016 4:52 am - Our green thumbs are starting to itch. We are growing tired of dreaming and planning, ready to plunge our hands into the soil. Thankfully, we listen to our good sense in...
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Time to start growing your spring seedlingsFeb 22, 2016 5:15 am - It's not too soon to start annuals that get off to a slow start, such as pansies, violas, petunias, snapdragons and lobelia. Petunias and lobelia will be best planted af...
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A cactus dish garden is a great kid's projectFeb 21, 2016 12:01 am - Q. My son is fascinated by cactuses. I would like to make a small cactus garden with him. Can you help? What should I do? A. What a good idea! Congratulations on getting...