Mole Control
Moles are one of the most maligned creatures on earth, says master gardener Paul James. "They get blamed for all kinds of damage they don't actually cause," he explains. "Sure, they dig tunnels that may dislodge a prize perennial or two or ... [... more]
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Downloading The Garden
"But the Internet offers gardeners much more than mere information. It's also a dynamite source of cool products, which is why it's one of my favorite places to shop," says master gardener Paul James. "In fact, ... [... more]
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Odds And Ends
In this episode, master gardener Paul James presents random gardening points of interest--from galls to spiny sew thistles. Plant labels are a matter of taste and budget, but no matter the form, they all help us ... [... more]
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Gardening Q, Stepping Stones, Poppies
Master gardener Paul James answers the questions he has been asked most often. Then, it's a trip to the Pacific Northwest for a lesson in making stepping stones. Plus, all about poppies. ... [... more]
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Soil Testing And Interpreting Results, Planting Times
Master gardener Paul James discusses the benefits of testing soil, tells us the right time to plant certain things, answers viewers' questions and defines "organic." ... [... more]
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Plants By Mail
Master gardener Paul James explains how to buy plants by mail and what to keep in mind when doing so. Nurseryman Erick Lux shows how to create a hanging garden. In Corvallis, Oregon, Erica Powell-Zinn extols the ... [... more]
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Stone Water Feature, Weathering Drought, Q's, Palms
Master gardener Paul James takes viewers through some water projects and building small ponds. He offers advice on fighting drought in your yard, answers some viewer questions and talks about palms. ... [... more]
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Shady Lawns
A common problem for many homeowners is getting a lawn to thrive beneath the shade of mature trees. To help fix the problem, master gardener Paul James suggests over-seeding, or sowing grass seed one or more times a year to fill in the bare spots ... [... more]
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The Natural Lawn
But why are so many obsessed with having the perfect lawn? "Maybe it's for bragging rights," says master gardener Paul James. Whatever the reason, there are environmentally friendly ways to maintain a healthy lawn.Maintain a smaller lawn. The .. ... [... more]
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Causes Of Sudden Plant Death
Master gardener Paul James planted a carefully coiffed Chamaecyparis 'Boulevard' (figure C) last fall, but it died from lack of water while he was on an eight-day fishing trip. To find the cause of death, he dug in ... [... more]
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Oak Barrel Table
Several years ago a friend gave master gardener Paul James an old oak wine barrel as a gift (figure A). Since then, he has considered several ways in which to use it, including a planter and a water feature. None of the options was appealing ... [... more]
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Citrus Trees For Indoors
Master gardener Paul James, host of Gardening by the Yard says that achieving the correct moisture level is critical: keep the tree evenly moist and don't let the soil completely dry out between waterings, but also don't over-water. Root rot is a ... [... more]
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