… Q: Should I cut back my perennials to prepare them for winter? If so, when? A: Cutting back perennials in the fall can be confusing because there … Susan ( Rudbeckia ) and false indigo ( Baptisia )produce beautiful seedheads that look great for most of the winter. Vines like Clematis have beautiful seedheads; and others, such as … reseed, such as coneflower ( Echinacea ), should not be deadheaded and can remain standing for the winter. Many perennial plants should be cut back to the ground in the fall for sanitation …
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… either from store-bought packets or harvested straight from the garden. Often, the reason for germination failure is sowing dead seeds. To test the viability of larger seeds, add them to … paper towels. Place the paper towel in a warm location out of direct sunlight and check daily for germination. Seeds should germinate within seven to ten days. If the paper towel begins to … germinate, re-wet it using a spray bottle. The germination rate should be at least 60 percent for viable seeds. If the germination rate is below 60 percent, sow the seeds more thickly than …
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… and threadlike foliage has helped win its place in cultivation. It is perhaps best known for its golden and persistent fall color that appears to be almost a golden cloud. Arkansas … Plant of the Year in 2011. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … and more than 3,5000 individual plants. A number of these varieties have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. …
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… The Red Obelisk beech is notable for its reddish purple foliage and columnar growth habit. In a good year the fall color is a striking reddish brown. Its narrow shape makes it more suitable for a home landscape than many of its larger siblings. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or …
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… part of the tall grass prairie, providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, and even bison. Bad Hair Day switch grass is an … as in rain gardens or as stabilization of eroding banks. Since Bad Hair Day is mostly grown for its ornamental value, it is generally retained for its autumn and winter interest. Cut back the foliage to near ground level in late winter. In …
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… Sow seeds in March and April for a fast, flavorful harvest. It will be a few months before we can safely plant tomatoes, … greens, Swiss chard, and kale as soon as the soil thaws. Lettuce and Swiss chard seeds, for example, start to germinate when the top inch of soil reaches about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. (This is when an inexpensive soil thermometer comes in handy. Look for one at your local garden center or online.) Swiss chard Leaf lettuce Spinach Grow leafy …
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… ) equally tolerates such conditions. Garden scientists continue to explore and study methods for managing this species and expanding the floodplain community’s native flora. On the south end … no vegetation grew on the exposed soils, creating mudflats, which are an ideal habitat for shorebirds during migration. Continued sediment accumulation on the mudflats eventually … ) equally tolerates such conditions. Garden scientists continue to explore and study methods for managing this species and expanding the floodplain community’s native flora. On the south end …
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… know what they need and want, and we work our programming around them. Some participants come for plants, food pick-up, or classes. Many come for community–to socialize, ask questions, share recipes. They return if they feel welcome and at … know what they need and want, and we work our programming around them. Some participants come for plants, food pick-up, or classes. Many come for community–to socialize, ask questions, share …
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… factors that they feel are causing global climate change. They provide possible solutions for mitigating climate change including a plan to reduce the impact their personal activities … gas emissions. They use the energy balance diagram they completed in Activity 1.2 as the basis for a new diagram that incorporates natural and human causes of greenhouse gas emissions. … factors that they feel are causing global climate change. They provide possible solutions for mitigating climate change including a plan to reduce the impact their personal activities …
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… porch, they encourage soft touches and occasional pinches as herbs and vegetables are checked for perfect picking. Containers satisfy the need to design complete gardens—but in small spaces, … mistakes are forgiven and quickly corrected. They provide uniquely controlled environments for plants with special needs. Garden borders can be revitalized in an instant by moving a … cotta is a popular, medium-priced material, available in all sizes and therefore a good choice for groupings. Its porous clay evaporates water faster than plastic—good for the plants but extra …
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