… Q. Where is the best location to plant a redbud? A. Eastern redbud ( Cercis canadensis ), is a lovely early spring blooming tree that is relatively small in habit and appropriate for small yards. They should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in …
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… Q. When is the best time of the year to spray my garden for insects? A. Before you consider using any pesticide in your garden, you must first determine if the insects found in your garden are actually causing …
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… is everywhere these days—in botanical cocktails, in aromatherapy mists, on fruit salads. The National Garden Bureau, in fact, has named 2020 “Year of the Lavender,” based on the plant’s texture, scent, beauty, and versatility. It’s a bit tricky to grow lavender in the Midwest . Most of the 28-plus species of lavender are not reliably hardy … lavender. The scent of memory Yes, lavender is calming. But it might work in a different way than you think. Smell is connected deeply to memory, so a familiar scent can conjure feelings …
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… This workshop is for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques to grow vegetables in the winter. Whether you are growing in-ground or in raised beds, what are the ways you can extend …
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… fall container gardening. This month, we met up with Jess Goehler, curator, Plant Collections, to create a wickedly beautiful piece of goth plant art. We hope her creation inspires you to add … (drawn from Victorian or Gothic gardening) is having more than a moment; it’s been all the rage for years. In 2024, it was dubbed one of gardening’s trendiest topics as gardeners, new … who want to explore the possibilities of gardening without pressure to do it “the right way.” Want to get your hands dirty? Below are plants Jess recommends for your goth gardening …
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… Q. How do I get rid of violets growing in my lawn? A. Violets growing in the lawn are difficult perennial weeds to eradicate. At the present time, there is no effective chemical treatment that can be applied …
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… Healthy, robust soils are the cornerstone of a successful garden. The simplest and most effective way to build healthy soils is through the proper use of mulches as a soil amendment. We will go over …
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… be this: go deep. It's essential, he says, to work garden soil a good 6 to 12 inches down, all the way through the plants' root zones. "People ignore that," he says. "They may work the soil for a … roots will grow throughout the bed, instead of huddling in the planting hole where the soil is best. However, when planting trees and shrubs, it's rarely a good idea to add any soil amendments …
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… Patterned by Nature – Diamonds (are a garden’s best friend) Buehler Enabling Garden Coordinator: Alicia Green What’s behind the design: One of the Enabling Garden’s unique features is the six vertical walls that are planted each summer. The wood used to create these walls is set in a diamond pattern. I thought it would be a natural fit to plant … Buehler Enabling Garden Coordinator: Alicia Green What’s behind the design: One of the Enabling Garden’s unique features is the six vertical walls that are …
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… all those shiny vinyl, plastic, and rubber costumes that are made so cheaply and cost so much? The ones beckoning from cluttered shops to which you have to drive, using up gas and your … costumes? Not to worry. Here are some tips from the Garden that are easy, quick, and—best of all—effective. Now go grab some empty pillowcases. How easy was that? Goodbye to plastic … kids! Empty milk jugs? Tin cans? Think carton helmets, or milk jug luminaries lighting the way to your front door; tin cans can become lanterns or Franken-decorations. There are also …
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