… mulches as a soil amendment. We will go over the benefits of mulch, different types of mulches for various garden situations, sources for mulches, and methods for producing your own high-quality mulch. Bill Shores, professional grower and garden consultant …
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… often referred to as gray mold. Damage Unopened flower buds wither and brown. Lesions appear on stems. Spots form on leaves, often followed by a tan or gray fuzzy growth. In seedlings, botrytis is a cause of … that may cause a flush of succulent, tender growth that is vulnerable to infection. For recommended botrytis chemical treatments, please contact Plant Information Services at (847) …
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… and gold to purple beards. It is classified as a Border Bearded Iris with stalks that stand 26” high and blooms in early to mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to …
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… in strength, mobility, and stamina can reduce our enjoyment of our yards and gardens. Join us for some ideas to extend your garden enjoyment for years to come and adapt your landscape to become more hospitable to older adults. Valerie …
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… Q. What should I do to prepare my gardening tools for winter storage? A. After raking the last leaf and tossing the final faded flower into the … plant debris using a wire brush and water. Once they are totally dry, they should be inspected for damage, loose connections, and missing fasteners, and repaired or replaced as necessary. … Cutting tools, including knives, pruners, saws, and shears, need to be cleaned, inspected for damage, lubricated, adjusted, and sharpened according to the manufacturers’ instructions. …
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… Q. Quite a few trees on my property are chlorotic. Is there a particular fertilizer I can use to eliminate this …
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… the Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or check the January Gardening Checklist on this Web site. …
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… of designing, carving, and printing your own linoleum blocks to create custom patterns on fabric. Across multiple focused sessions, explore carving techniques, ink application, repeat-pattern planning, and printing by hand on textiles including tote bags, tea towels, and fabric panels. Expand your creative toolkit and …
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… hardy to our area and will have a similar ornamental value as an Ash tree. In order to decide on a suitable replacement, first be sure to identify the characteristics that are most important to you in a replacement tree. For example, are you looking for a street tree or a tree for the back yard? Are you looking for a tree that has great fall …
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… Q. How can I extend the life of cut flowers that I receive for Valentine’s Day? A. Preparing cut flowers properly will prolong the life of your bouquet. … the granules thoroughly. It is important to add a preservative that is specifically formulated for cut flowers. Home brews have not proven to be effective in preserving floral arrangements. … plant material. Following these simple steps should allow your floral bouquet to last for a number of days, perhaps even weeks. Winter is the perfect time of year to plan a cutting …
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