… Q. Areas of my lawn turn brown every year. What is the best way to treat it? A. Diagnosing turf problems can be very difficult. Problems often … from improper watering and fertilization. The first step will be to determine if the problem is due to cultural practices, fungi, or insects. In order for Plant Information to make a … sun and shade information, grass variety, mowing practices, chemical use, seed or sod, etc. It is best to bring a fresh 6" x 6" sample of turf that is in the process of decline with as much of …
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… Q. What is the correct height to mow a lawn? A. Mowing lawns too short is one of the most common mistakes homeowners and lawn services make with turf. It is a good practice to mow your lawn high at 2-1/2 to 3 inches. In spring when the turf is thick …
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… Fern Valley Pink summersweet is a cultivar of a deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States. Its name is derived from the prolific, fragrant light pink flowers that appear at the height of summer and … grows to 5 feet high and wide, depending on the location and growing conditions. Summersweet is tolerant of a range of garden conditions, including shade, damp soils, and clay; however, it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fernlike foliage. It does best in full sun and blooms from early summer to early fall. It is attractive to buttterflies, bees and hummingbirds while resistant to deer, rabbits and drought. This is a favorite as a cut flower and is also excellent as a dried flower. The genus name Achillea is in reference to Achilles, hero of …
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… Marbled ginger is a native of the Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific where it thrives in the warm humid … climate, light sandy soils and partial light conditions under palms. This ornamental ginger is prized for the dramatic green and white chevron patterning of its leaves. The lovely pink bloom is rare but impressive with gracefully drooping inflorescences that can reach 10" long. Marbled …
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… The weeping bottlebrush is native to northeastern Australia, growing along watercourses. As such, it can withstand … to it being extremely invasive in wetter parts of the U.S. south, such as Florida, although it is frost tender and therefore not a threat to colder parts of the U.S. In the absence of native … to birds and insects. It prefers hot sunny conditions with an average water supply but is extremely adaptable if the climate is warm enough. …
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… Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’ grows to 6 – 12 inches high with bluish gray green foliage that is fernlike and deeply cut. It blooms in mid spring with deep rose flowers lined with white which … heart shaped flowers have an inner petal which protrudes from the bottom of each flower and is reminiscent of a drop of blood, thus giving the plant the name “bleeding heart”. It will … long. With adequate moisture, the foliage will remain attractive throughout the summer. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. It is hardy in …
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… Cristata golden scaled male fern is also called 'Cristata the King.' It is derived from an evergreen fern native to the moist woodlands of eastern Europe and western … or even frilly in appearance. This fern grows to about 3 feet tall and wide. This plant is best suited to moist shady areas as either an understory plant or a bedding plant and also …
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… The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer. The cultivar 'Akebono' is a male (fruitless) clone grown for its narrow upright habit with upswept branches. Evidence … tree that grows to 50' or so. The spread can be wider than the height in mature plants. It is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees and works well in the city and in large, open areas. …
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… on top of tall 42-inch high foliage. The flowers have distinctly long thin petals, a form that is referred to as spider. This is a stunning addition to any garden. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
