Combat Wind Damage
Figure A When winds snap and separate large branches from the tree (figure A), the broken branch needs to be cut all the way back to the main branch. Letting the ragged break go will serve as an invitation to all ... [... more]
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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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Brrr-Ennials
Make sure your perennials are dormant before pruning, then cut down to about two to three inches above the base of the plant. If you cut too close, you may cut overwintering buds. If you garden in colder climes, you ... [... more]
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Coastal Gardening
Citrus fruits aren't the only delicious treats grown by the seaside. Raspberries grow wild, artichokes grow high, lettuce grows year-round, and coastal micro-climates are ideal for many warm-season crops like ... [... more]
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Urban Trees And Shrubs
In the city, trees and shrubs face both natural and man-made challenges. In areas like Zone 5, salt trucks and snow plows will soon be clearing the streets of snow and ice. A lot of that snow and ice will end up on ... [... more]
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Greenhouse Flooring, Heating And Staging
Freestanding staging pieces are made from durable plastic and fiberglass, materials that are rust- and warp-proof. When setting up a freestanding staging area, leave a generous gap between the back of the staging and ... [... more]
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Insulation And Handy Gadgets
In areas with very cold winters, good insulation will keep heating costs down dramatically. Greenhouse expert Scott Naegeli recommends using construction foam for greenhouses. It provides an R-value of 5, good ... [... more]
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Cold-Frame Savvy
When everything is planted, there are a few things you need to do to maintain your cold frame:Check on the cold frame daily to be sure it's not too hot or too cold inside. On very sunny days, prop the lid of the ... [... more]
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Water Garden Winterizing
On the other hand, if the detritus is more than two inches deep, the pond should probably be drained and cleaned. Yuck--not what you wanted to hear, right? But if it's allowed to remain on the bottom over the winter, ... [... more]
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War On Wilt
Throughout the morning hours, James' blackeyed peas look great. The leaves are open wide, capturing all the light they can by exposing as much surface area as possible to the sun's rays. By late afternoon, the leaves ... [... more]
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Global Warming Warnings
Right under the skeptical noses of our country's top lawmakers, the famous Japanese cherries around Washington's Tidal Basin bloom a full week earlier today than they did just 30 years ago. The Cherry Blossom ... [... more]
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Gutter Talk
The traditional way to get leaves out of gutters is to climb up on a ladder, stick your hand in the gutter and scoop out the contents. Scoops make the job a little easier and less messy. Another method is to clean ... [... more]
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