… welcome respite since the winter holidays often occupy a large portion of everyone’s to-do lists. Protecting outdoor plants from the consequences of winter—whether it’s snow, ice, temperature swings, or the products used to combat the weather—is the chief task. Indoors, houseplants may need some TLC, as do many of the holiday-centric … don’ts Light pruning of deciduous trees and shrubs can be done this month. Heavy pruning is best done in late winter or very early spring before buds break. Protect evergreens from heavy …
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… ), zinnia ( Zinnia ), verbena ( Verbena ), and others. Description & Symptoms Botrytis blight is a fungal disease that flourishes during cool, damp weather and affects various parts of many … such as flower petals, seedlings, or buds. Botrytis first causes water-soaked brown lesions to form which are followed by a tan or gray fuzzy mold that thrives in high humidity. Botrytis is … a condition where young stems rot at soil level. Treatment & Solutions Botrytis is best controlled through good cultural techniques. Site plants in well-drained soil. Avoid …
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… The inland serviceberry is a North American native that can reach 25 feet tall. It can be grown in a wide range of well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The white flowers in the spring give way to edible berries that ripen in early … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… based upon results of DNA studies. In spite of the name 'Brunette', its leaves mature to purplish black.A stunning perennial plant for shade, the handsome, dark-colored leaves are the perfect background for the tall spikes of white (fading to pink) flowers. All plants in this genus need moderately moist soils to grow at their best. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , spanning Europe, Asia, and North …
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… Cumulus Allegheny serviceberry is an introduction from Princeton Nurseries in New Jersey. Its oval habit makes it a good … spaces. The white blooms in spring followed by bird-friendly black fruit in summer and yellow to orange-scarlet fall color are typical of the species. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… who dropped this poem off at my office in June 2014 Guest Essay : Sophia Shaw "It's a long row to hoe." These were the first words that came into my mind one morning not long ago. The day … garden fork. And the planting hasn't even begun! Yes, you could say that I'm happiest, at my best, and with my clearest, most productive thoughts when I am gardening, mowing, clearing wooded …
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… Atkinsii snowdrop ( Galanthus nivalis 'Atkinsii') is a very showy, large-flowered snowdrop, among the first bulbs to bloom in early spring. The name was given to the genus by Carl Linnaeus in 1735. Native to … have small, fleshy tails containing substances attractive to ants, which distribute the seeds. Best planted in partial shade in moist, hummus-rich soil, snowdrops can be naturalized in grass …
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… prolific flower production of other bridalwreath spirea. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple leaves are generally lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… compact, rounded mound (3’ X 3’) with golden foliage. Tiny white flowers that are attractive to butterflies grow in small, flattened clusters in late spring on new wood. The foliage turns shades of orange, red, and purple in the fall. Birchleaf spirea is named for the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the birch genus. More than 100 of … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… We admit to a weakness for daffodils here—last time we counted, we came up with quite a grand total: more … and unplanted. What makes a miniature? The American Daffodil Society (ADS) refrains from an official definition or separate division for miniatures (although it sanctions a cultivar list ). … smaller flowers each year, according to sun/soil/water/weather conditions—the term "miniature" is a moving target that's hard to standardize. In general, however, the ADS and reputable …
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