Naturalizing Bulbs in the Lawn
Do bulbs planted in a lawn have to be allowed to yellow and die on their own, like bulbs planted in the garden? And if so, will mowing...
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November 24, 2008
November 23, 2008
Fall is for Planting Trees & Shrubs
Ive never fully bought into the idea that fall is for planting. In my experience, loosening the soil too late in the season just makes it easier for the voles...
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November 21, 2008
Flowers that Grow More Vegetables
Every year several gardeners write in wondering why they're not getting more squash on their vines, even though they have plenty of flowers. Chances are good the problem is...
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November 20, 2008
Featured Plant: Sage.
What would Thanksgiving turkey be without sage? Sage is one of those wonderful Mediterranean herbs that asks only for sun and warmth and then takes care of itself. ...
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November 19, 2008
Gardening Question of the Week: How Can I Over-Winter My Container Plants?
This question came up several times this fall. Container gardening has been on the increase, but what do you do with all those plants once you close down the...
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November 18, 2008
Its Sweet Potato Season. Growing Sweet Potatoes in the Garden
Some vegetables really need to hire better PR people. The poor sweet potato suffers from being confused with the yam No relation. And the potato. No...
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November 17, 2008
Has Gardening Become an Exclusive Club?
While I was over at Garden Rant, I stumbled on Alan Armitages post "So You Want To Dumb Us Down Even More?". He was talking about a debate...
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November 16, 2008
A Good Foundation Planting
For many of us, the shrubs in front of our homes are about the only gardens we see throughout winter. While theres a movement to get us thinking...
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November 14, 2008
Yard Trees Gone Bad.
I often talk about how every yard should have at least one long-lived tree planted in it. If we happen to purchase a home without mature trees, a...
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Pretty Patio Plan
With their late bloom season and wide range of sizes, hardy hibiscus are invaluable in the full-sun summer garden. In
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