… and pine needles (see recipe, right). “Rich in antioxidants and uplifting essential oils, pine is the perfect winter ally to awaken the senses and enhance winter wellness,” says Petter, owner … oil with marshmallow root to use for winter hydration (see recipe, right). “Marshmallow root is soothing, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory,” she says. Tip: You can buy small amounts of dried, cut-and-sifted marshmallow root at an herbal shop or online at a site such as Jean’s Greens. Learn More Tea While gathering with family and friends, you might …
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… eventual home. Keep the tree’s mature size in mind when determining placement. Once the hole is dug, if freezing temperatures are predicted, move the soil into a garage or other warm … it permanently outdoors. Once the tree has been planted, be sure to water it in well. This is particularly important as evergreens are prone to drying out over winter. Fertilization is not necessary. A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch will be beneficial as mulch moderates soil …
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… unusual greens that were planted in early spring can be planted again this month. If weather is unusually hot, plant these greens in partial shade. The best quality and best tasting salad … that were watered frequently and lightly rather than infrequently but deeply. This advice is the exact opposite to what is recommended for watering trees, shrubs, perennials, grass, and other plants. When harvesting …
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… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … -- though 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 … sustain the plant through dry periods. Other varieties are monopodial, meaning upward growth is from a single growing point. There is an exception to almost every general statement one can …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… phlox are a valuable resource in any garden. In the springtime, moss phlox ( Phlox subulata ) is a cheery smile of lavender around the base of daffodils or flowing over the top of a stone … shady spots in April and May. In July and August, tall garden phlox ( Phlox paniculata ) is a stately presence at the back of borders, sometimes reblooming in lavender, pink, or white … blown around by wind as they grow, he says, which strengthens their stems. In a more sheltered site, they might flop more. Though its phlox cultivars get a layer of mulch to hold in moisture, …
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… colors, which may differ from the parent or normal species. And don't forget their small size is relative: discover the mature size of each dwarf conifer selection you find interesting, lest … types of changes can then be propagated. A deliberate method of cultivating dwarf conifers is through grafting. Cultivators graft a normal growing species onto a dwarf rootstock, which … process of growing standards, or a plant that has a long single stem. In this case a rootstock is trained to create vertical growth, and the dwarf conifer is grafted above on a long stem. The …
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… warm and humid air with no drafts. If you have had these plants for some time, perhaps it is time to repot them. Although they do prefer to be slightly "potbound," all repotting … cotta pots. Be sure to remove any side shoots that develop off the parent plant. Good light is essential — a south or east window in winter and a west window in summer. African …
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… The maintenance of biodiversity is an important objective of many conservation plans. We are working with a number of … . Mike Howard (New Mexico BLM) on the critically imperiled Lepidospartum burgessi which is only found in a few locations in southern New Mexico and north Texas, Christal Niederer …
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… I divide irises? A. The best time to plant and transplant rhizomatous (or self-seeding) iris is after flowering but before the end of August. Established plantings of iris should be divided … with a spade or digging fork and use a sharp knife to separate the rhizomes. Proper sanitation is important to reduce the spread of disease, so dip the knife in 10 percent bleach to water …
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… Joey Brink is the sixth university carillonneur at the University of Chicago, where he performs on the … in Mechelen in 2014, and has toured North America and Europe extensively as a performer. Brink is regularly a recitalist at congresses of the GCNA and the World Carillon Federation, most …
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