… successful practices and systems that dramatically increase garden productivity. In addition to better known topics such as season extension and succession planting, we will cover lesser known topics such as choosing the best cultivars for small space gardens, setting up a proper soil/fertility program, developing a …
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… Carya illinoinensis , also known as pecan, is a large, deciduous, lowland tree, the largest of the hickories. It typically grows 75 to 100 feet tall (infrequently to 150 feet) with a large, rounded, spreading crown and trunks … catkins (to 4 inches long), and the female flowers in short spikes. Female flowers give way to sweet, edible nuts. Each nut is encased in a thin husk, which splits open in four sections …
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… While El Niño might be giving us a warmer winter, it’s never a bad idea to prepare against winter burn, or scorch . Three simple steps will make a big difference in … for some plants. Plant salt tolerant plants along busy roads; broad-leaved evergreens perform best when sited so that they are protected from the winter sun and wind. The later in the season … has damaged the foliage. Provide good follow-up care Commonsense care will go a long way to keeping plants healthy. Provide supplemental water to newly installed evergreens in late …
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… William's Pride apple has an aromatic flavor and is considered a good apple to eat fresh. This cultivar is one of many developed by PRI, a disease … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
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… Paulared is one of the earliest harvested apples (August) and is widely appreciated for both its fresh eating and cooking qualities. It is related to McIntosh. This cultivar orginated in Sparta, Michigan in 1967 and was named after the grower's … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
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… What's the best way to recycle your lawn, garden, and kitchen waste? Make your own compost—it can do magic for your garden. Compost is simply a mixture of soil and pieces of plants that have decomposed to the point of being …
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… Q. Do you have any suggestions for plants that can be used in a fall container? A. September is a perfect time to plant a beautiful fall container when many annual plants are beginning to decline because of … and loves cooler temperatures. Stock, Sweet Alyssum, and dianthus are fragrant plants and are best used in containers near entrances where their aroma can best be appreciated. Autumn color …
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… Native to the Midwest, 'Indian Warrior' grows 58 inches tall and 38 inches wide, with its green leaves … in the fall. The dark purple flowers appear on the stems from July through October. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil and enjoys the heat. It is most effective when grouped into large drifts and makes an excellent ground cover for parks, …
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… Isanti is a compact cultivar of the native red osier dogwood that is denser and more compact than the … Many gardeners remove the oldest stems in early spring, because the younger ones provide the best color. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native …
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… flowers with a tea rose fragrance. The blooms open widely, with the outer petals fading to cream as they age. It is so extremely double, in fact, that the inner petals have no space to expand and may remain … good air circulation. Also, all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best bloom fertilize in spring and again mid-summer. …
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