… Summer planting aims for a harvest of juicy tomatoes, succulent squash, pungent peppers, crispy cucumbers, and bowls of beans. Learn how to plant and care for these popular warm-season edibles and others so you can have a successful harvest. Nina …
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… Ivory white, feathery plumes waft above the finely cut foliage in June. Ideal for moist soils and shady conditions. This cultivar is smaller in stature than either of the parents and so is suitable for smaller gardens. The flowers are similar in shape to Astilbe but airier. …
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… This makes an elegant, airy evergreen non-hardy groundcover for annual beds, containers and seasonal displays. The small white to green flowers in early … but the stems often bronze to contrast with the deep green leaves. Plant in sunny locations for best results. …
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… This dwarf pink poinsettia is perfect for smaller spaces with all parts proportional to the whole plant. It was selected for tolerance to cooler temperatures during the growth and flowering cycle. Like its larger …
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… bush grows to about 8 feet in height and width with an open upright habit making it suitable for screens and as a backdrop for borders. …
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… raspberries, blueberries, currants, and gooseberries are also categorized as small fruits for the same reason. Cherries are small, but are not referred to as small fruit because they grow … height, with a 3- to 5-foot spread, depending how it is pruned, and is therefore a good choice for small spaces. It grows up and out of the way and can be trained on a fence, arbor or trellis, … produced by the vines as valuable as the fruit. Choosing Varieties After deciding the purpose for the grapevine — fresh fruit, jam, or wine, choose a variety that grows best in your area. …
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… plants are actively translocating nutrients downward to the plants’ root systems to prepare for winter. For best results, don’t mow right before or right after application to allow more leaf surface to absorb chemicals. Apply only when no rain is expected for approximately 24 hours. Also, it is important to apply weed killer when the air is still to …
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… The Redcort apple is recommended for eating fresh, in cooking, and for juice. It is similar to a Cortland. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size … garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and fruit in the home environment. Although apple fruit trees produce …
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… The Royal Gala apple is crisp and juicy. It is recommended for eating fresh or for cooking. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit … garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and fruit in the home environment. Although apple fruit trees produce …
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… from June to July with fragrant blooms that start blue and open to white. The flowers are good for cut flower arrangements. This medium hosta holds its blue color longer than most and is … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new …
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