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  • … Mites are often difficult to see without a lens. Scale — Characteristic sticky, clear honeydew is produced on leaves by these small, immobile, rounded insects usually found on stems and veins …
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  • … the whole space, inviting you to slow down and take a deep, settling breath.  “Cloud Dancer” is a true chameleon in the garden, blending effortlessly with almost any palette. Whether you …
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  • … squirrels, bats, rabbits, field mice, red foxes, and even the occasional deer and coyote. It is heartening to see all these hallmarks of a thriving ecosystem, none of which we’d have enjoyed …
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  • … Then a lot of leaves, and finally a flower! And recently, the plant produced what I think is its largest red blossom ever. It took some time, but somehow, we found in the earth what it …
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  • … and they make excellent cut flowers. Z. angustifolia (Narrow-Leaf Zinnia) Narrow-leaf zinnia is compact and spreading with a height between 8 and 18 inches with a compact, mounding form …
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  • … center petals in a contrasting color to the outer, larger petals. The hybridizing of peonies is an ongoing science, with new introductions marketed every year. Peonies can be grown as … in the spring as potted plants or in the fall as bare tuberous roots. Cultivate the planting site thoroughly, add compost, and water well. In the fall, set the swollen roots no more than 2 …
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