Q & A
As for why they are all the rage these days, I think much of it has to do with the mistaken notion that native plants will grow without any effort on our part. I'm here to tell you that's just not so. Generally ... [... more]
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Necessary Garden Chores
Millions of Americans maintain bird feeders, and I've found as long as seeds are available year-round, birds are far less likely to dine in my garden. By supporting healthy populations of birds, I've also noticed a ... [... more]
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Getting The Garden Ready
While at the plant nursery, purchase ladybugs. Simply hose down the plants to knock pests to the ground, then release ladybugs at the ground level. Ladybugs prey on many garden pests without doing harm to the ... [... more]
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Hay Fever No Reason To Avoid Gardening
Finally, the best way to reduce allergens is to avoid plants that produce them in significant quantities. These notorious bad boys are well-recognized by doctors as the most common source of pollen-based allergies. ... [... more]
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Planting Peas
Peas are thirsty plants, so keep them well-watered especially when they start blooming. Add a layer of mulch to keep the soil cool and the weeds out. This will help extend your harvest by two to three weeks. In about ... [... more]
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Late Winter Buds
New growth on evergreens is equally interesting to examine closely, especially the candles on pines. Check out the new growth of this spruce, Picea pungens 'Candlelight'. The tips do indeed look a lot like a ... [... more]
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Lovely Lilies
Miller suggests that the trick to getting Easter lilies to survive in the home garden is to remove all the flowers once you're done enjoying them in the house. Then, as soon as possible, take your lilies outside and ... [... more]
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Easter Lilies
Easter lilies are a traditional spring gift, and if you're the lucky recipient, you'll want some tips to keep them growing. Your lily will appreciate a drink a week, but don't overdo it. Too much water causes the ... [... more]
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Time To Plant?
Adding to the confusion are the terms "cool-season" and "warm-season" vegetables. These terms relate not so much to the time of year a certain vegetable should be planted, but rather to the type of temperature it ... [... more]
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Starting Seeds Indoors
Place a paper towel in the bottom of a seed tray. This will keep the soil in while allowing the water to drain through. Fill the container with potting mix, then spread seeds evenly. Cover with a thin layer of soil ... [... more]
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Planting Spring Bulbs
You can also plant bulbs directly in the ground, in a random pattern called "naturalizing." Some gardeners simply toss out a handful of daffodil bulbs and plant each where it happens to fall. And if you don't want ... [... more]
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Bring On The Bulblets
Bulblets come with two to three inches of sprouted growth and can be planted in the garden when the chance of frost is past. The bulblets are not as hardy as the fall-planted bulbs, so they will not withstand a cold ... [... more]
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