… Do not fertilize lawns in summer. Early fall is the best time to apply a 3-1-2 ratio fertilizer. During drought or times of water conservation, turf will go … will remain alive with only 1 inch of water. Mow grass at a high level in hot summer, 2½ to 3 inches. Grass clippings can be left on the lawn and gently raked to avoid clumping. Avoid …
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… have a very distinct shape, branching out in a unique manner. Lilium tsingtauense is native to China and Korea where the edible bulbs may be cooked and served in ways similar to potatoes. Although these bulbs are rarely available commercially, but their unsurpassed grace and beauty make it a lovely addition to the garden. It loves full sun but will do well in partial shade. It will tolerate hot summer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… overpoweringly strong. Unlike many other hybrid teas, the foliage remains on the stem all the way to the ground throughout the growing season, eliminating the need to plant annuals in front of the rose to hide the "ugly ankles." It is hardy to USDA Zone 6, so …
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… The shadblow serviceberry grows 6 to 20 feet in height and tends to be upright in habit but spreads by suckers. White, 5-petaled … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… perennial with ovate dark green leaves that are 1½ inches long that smell like mint. It grows best in sun in well-drained moist soil. In summer, it produces 5 to 15 white-turning-to-light-lavender to blue flowers with the onset of cooler nighttime temperatures in fall. A …
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… are tiny, mouselike rodents with stocky bodies and short legs and tails. They weigh only 1 to 2 ounces. Voles eat mainly the leaves and stems of grassy plants although they will eat other … at ground level under brush or other protective covering. They usually leave their nests only for short times, following well-defined routes as they forage for food. Voles do not hibernate … or shrub. Treatment & Solutions Removing the habitat voles seek for nesting and feeding is the best control. Weeds, dense ground cover, brush, low spreading evergreens or even thick mulch can …
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… Botanic Garden horticultural therapy session that provided a soothing break from caring for her husband, a veteran. Something as simple as potting a plant brought tears to her eyes. “I’m so appreciative because this is such a safe space and I live a life of … but not facilitated. Plus, the plants themselves inspire connections. “It’s a very organic way for conversation to start flowing, and it’s a low-stress environment already, because you’re …
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… members receive 20% discount Internationally renowned garden designer Luciano Giubbilei, known for the understated elegance and timelessness of the gardens he creates, will present this … shadows, views of the villa, misty air, and plantings–and through his own work, Luciano came to the realization that when he designs he is creating an atmosphere that connects our inner … and familiar into the unknown. Giubbilei was awarded the most prestigious accolade, the Best in Show award, at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2014. A book signing will follow the lecture. …
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… 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 garden for their multi-season interest -- 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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… The American elderberry is an attractive and useful plant whose only vice is the tendency to send out runners and pop up where you didn't plant it. The cultivar 'York' is a compact selection about 6' tall. It is best paired with 'Nova' as a pollinator for better fruiting. The leaves are compound with usually 7 toothed leaflets. The light brown …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
