… Q: What should we consider when choosing shrubs for our home landscape A: The saying “right plant…right place” is essential to keep in mind when … to high demand and supply disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Key considerations for shrub selection fall into three categories: Aesthetic considerations relate to the appearance … is monocultures. Too many of the same species concentrated in one location is an invitation for disease and insect pests to raise havoc. Large plantings should be distributed among multiple …
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… Kris Jarantoski Campus The July 2014 groundbreaking for a new tree nursery on the Kris Jarantoski Campus. Donate Maintaining and redefining … from its current 18,000 square feet to more than 55,000 square feet. The structures will have 26 climate-controlled zones compared to the 11 currently in place, and the new outdoor nursery … from its current 18,000 square feet to more than 55,000 square feet. The structures will have 26 climate-controlled zones compared to the 11 currently in place, and the new outdoor nursery …
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… Q: I'd like to divide and store my Iris plants for the winter. What is the best way to do this? A: Iris plants are best divided after … weather. It is not advisable to remove the rhizomes from the ground and store them indoors for the winter. Iris rhizomes may become soft or develop fungal problems, and will dry out from …
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… Q. What variety of lavender is the best for planting in our area? I'm especially interested in an intensely fragrant variety. A. Although … lavender flowers contain a very high concentration of the aromatic oil glands responsible for lavender's fabulous fragrance. You might try any one of the following cultivars: 'Munstead' …
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… are insufficient in protecting historically marginalized groups. Conferences are beneficial for career advancement and networking, but can exacerbate inequities and power differentials … 43% did not mention sexual misconduct, 17% did not mention identity-based discrimination, 26% failed to include a way to report violations, and 35% lacked consequences for misconduct. Lead author and Ph.D. student Alicia Foxx makes it clear: “We didn’t find a …
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… time to give a little something back to your garden soil after it has produced so generously for you this past growing season. After removing all the plant material from your bed, cultivate …
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… Autumn Activities at the Library Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver. … November: Nursery rhymes. Read, sing, and retell favorite rhymes with puppets December: Visit the felt figure display of characters from fairy tales and classic children’s stories … …
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… sand where temperatures range between 35 and 50 degrees. Inspect tubers during winter to check for rotted ones (discard) or overly dried ones (lightly sprinkle a little water on them). Dahlia …
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… and ornamental grasses should be cut down after a few freezes rather than left standing for winter interest. Eliminate convenient nesting areas for rodents through proper sanitation. If ornamental grasses are planted next to crabapple trees, … evergreen boughs as mulch on the perennial garden since they also attract rodents looking for winter homes. The productivity of gardens depends on what is done before problems develop. …
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… A. There are several reasons why flowering bulbs will produce foliage but few flowers: Need for division: As with many perennials, the center of a clump of daffodil bulbs may lose vigor and …
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