… Q: Last year, my lawn had several areas of crabgrass. How should I deal with this? A: Crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) is an annual weed that germinates in midspring … control. These are available to homeowners either as standalone granular products, or combined with a spring fertilizer. If you intend to overseed your lawn in the spring and wish to apply a … be certain to read and follow all of the safety and application instructions included with the product labels. …
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… inches and broadcast grass seed and starter fertilizer according to package directions. Cover with loose straw to prevent wind or bird damage to seeds. Keep soil moist until seed germinates. … is usually not cause for treatment. Pull back turf and count grubs (white C-shaped larvae with black heads); 10 to 12 per square foot is considered enough to treat. Recommended chemical … grass can go dormant. The grass will turn yellow but the crown of the plants will remain alive with just a half-inch of water over several weeks. Grass will green up as soon as normal rainfall …
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… flowering shrubs and trees, the most evocative of spring is Magnolia. An ancient woody plant, with a fossil record that dates back 100 million years, magnolia has a simple but large and showy flower structure, with six or more tepals (neither petal nor sepal) spiraling in whorls. White and pink flowers are … learn more about each species, and put GPS technology to practical use during your visits with our app. Magnolia Information from the Experts 12 Plants for a More Fragrant Garden Forcing …
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… most common grub that causes lawn damage in Illinois. The large C-shaped, creamy white grub with three pairs of legs and a dark head is the larval stage of the masked chafer beetle. Unlike … have a one-year life cycle. Adult chafer beetles are attracted to vigorously growing turf with damp soil, where they lay their eggs in July. The grubs hatch and feed on decaying organic … treatments are usually warranted and are generally applied in early July. Only areas of lawn with grubs or grub damage should be treated. It is unnecessary to treat an entire lawn if grubs …
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… (grows on the branches and trunks of trees) orchid species bears small, delicate white flowers with long, curved nectar spurs that emit a sweet, coconut-like perfume. Each inflorescence can … as a houseplant in the 1600s. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
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… single-trunk tree that typically grows to 75-100 feet (less frequently to 150 feet) tall with horizontal branching and a rounded habit. Trunk diameter typically ranges from 3-8 feet, with some records up to 16 feet. Although tulip tree (see Liriodendron tulipifera ) may reach … balls gradually disintegrate as fall progresses, dispursing their seeds, often in downy tufts, with the wind. Wood has been commercially used for a variety of products including furniture, …
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… move the plants to a full sun location on the patio and water daily supplementing the water with dilute soluble fertilizer weekly. The plants should dry completely between waterings, … were formed during the summer. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
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… and brown dried material (fallen leaves, shredded twigs, and dried grasses). Amend the pile with small amounts of soil, fertilizer, and moisture. Turn it regularly. Keep diseased plant … If planting a large bed of bulbs, dig all the soil first, arrange the bulbs, and backfill with soil. If rodents, deer, or rabbits have been a problem in the past, consider planting … dried tubers, spaced to allow for adequate air circulation, in labeled cardboard boxes lined with newspaper and filled with barely moist wood shavings, peat moss, or vermiculite. Store …
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… themselves by dropping excess fruit prematurely. Often, a period of stress (a long, hot summer with very little rain) will cause a tree to abort its fruit in order to conserve energy. Apple … is applied before the tree begins active growth, but only if the temperature is 40 degrees with no danger of freezing or rain for the next 24 hours. Dormant oils are often used on other …
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… Q. How do I grow roses? A. Select a rose that is cold-hardy for your region. Provide a site with full sunlight (six hours or more), good air circulation, and well-drained soil that is high … control weed growth. After temperatures drop to the teens for a few days, mulch the rosebush with about 10 inches of soil for winter protection. Roses are best pruned in early spring, just …
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