… many bare patches and weeds, and the grass looks too thin. What can I do? A. From mid-August to mid-September is a good time to renovate existing turf. Cultivate those bare patches, and overseed with a grass mix suitable for your sun or shade conditions. To promote leaf and root growth, fertilize with a granular …
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… Begin to harden off warm-season transplants, moving them into a cold frame or protected area. Gradually move houseplants outside to protected areas. Large houseplants in plastic pots should be slipped into larger heavier pots … them from falling over in wind. Guard against overexposure to afternoon sun. Carefully monitor for insects during their time spent in the garden. Overwintered tender annuals or tropicals …
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… in mid-season with deep red, tart, pie-cherries on a bush maturing at 4' x 4'. Resistant to several of the fruit diseases common to cherries. Should be planted in a sunny, moderately fertile soil with good drainage (no … normally consume red fruits in late summer". In any case, the small red cherries are perfect for pies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Arkansas ironweed is native to the southern-central US. It bears bracts of large 1.25 inch pinkish-purple flowers in late summer that are attractive to hummingbirds. It has unusual thread-like appendages leading to its alternative common name of … of ironweeds conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Arkansas ironweed received a good rating for growing in local conditions, although some late season mildew and rust was observed on the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Arkansas ironweed is native to the southern-central US. It bears bracts of large 1.25 inch pinkish-purple flowers in late summer that are attractive to hummingbirds. It has unusual thread-like appendages leading to its alternative common name of … of ironweeds conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Arkansas ironweed received a good rating for growing in local conditions, although some late season mildew and rust was observed on the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… hybrid of Common Thyme ( T. vulgaris ) and Broad-leaved Thyme ( T. pulegioides ) that is grown for its rich, lemon-scented leaves that can be used fresh or dried in a variety of dishes. It is a woody perennial that can grow to 4-12" tall and 18” wide. Whorls of tiny, pale lilac flowers appear on the stem ends in early summer and are attractive to bees. It grows in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate …
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… with tiny flowers which give an extra soft, fluffy appearance. The stems reach a height of 15 to 18 inches in mid summer. 'White Wings' does well in partial shade to shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers which bloom in late spring to early summer. The stems stand 30” tall. 'Diamond' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… packed flowers which sit on top of a full mound of lacy green leaves. The stalks stand 24 to 30 inches high. 'Red Sentinel' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The soft, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in early to mid summer. The stems stand 24 inches tall. 'Snowdrift' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
