… for the upcoming winter months. If you mulched in the spring, check to see how much mulch is left. If needed, add more mulch to a depth of 2 to 3 inches. Do not let the mulch touch the … which can cause damage to woody plants in the winter months. Add the mulch once the ground is frozen, not before. Mulching helps to maintain an even soil temperature by reducing the …
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… me some advice on starting one this autumn. A. Nine cubic feet, in a neat pile or container, is a good, manageable size for a backyard compost heap. Begin the layering process with a few … or synthetic fertilizer; and finally, 1 to 2 inches of soil. Repeat the layers until the pile is 3 feet high. Apply water to keep the pile evenly moist, but never soggy. Frequency of turning …
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… and often find myself planting too close to existing ones. Any suggestions? A: Although fall is the right time of year to plant spring-flowering bulbs in the garden, it is difficult to remember where to place them in relation to existing bulbs. When bulbs begin to …
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… there appears to be something wrong with my evergreen shrubs. They look broken and trampled. Is this snow damage and what can I do about it? A. As the snow begins to melt at this time of … hoof prints. Although not entirely reliable, repellents may be a helpful deterrent. If this is a common occurrence in your garden, you may want to consider installing plants less favored by …
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… Q. Is it possible to grow a beautiful, large fuchsia indoors in winter? A. When bringing a fuchsia … for dormancy, withhold water in October and November, watering slightly only when the soil is quite dry. Check during winter for problems. Leaf drop and failure to flower are normal at …
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… Can I actually plant this root and cultivate it as a houseplant? A. Zingiber officinale is a beautiful tropical plant (hardy in zone 10) that produces tall (2-foot), reed-like stems and dense flower spikes. The rhizome from which it grows is the common ginger of cuisine. Native to India and Malaysia, this ginger would be difficult to …
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… when the weeds are young and actively growing. Do not apply on a hot or windy day, if the turf is stressed due to drought or if rain is expected within 24 hours. Avoid mowing your lawn for a few days before and after application. …
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… encourage rebloom. The inflorescence of small plants should be removed at the base because it is unlikely that it will produce new blooms until the plant reaches a larger size. Inflorescences … stem, which may encourage it to rebloom within 8 to 12 weeks. Some gardeners believe that it is always best to remove the entire flowering stem to its base. If flowers grow smaller with age, …
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… Q: My peonies have overgrown their space. When can I divide them? A: Fall is the best time to divide and transplant peonies. Although peonies do not require regular … division, when they begin to overtake an area or you find them growing in too much shade, it is time to move them. Plants transplanted in the fall will have plenty of time to establish their …
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… does not affect the overall health of the plants. Fungal spores can overwinter; therefore, it is important to remove all leaves as soon as they fall to lessen the impact of the disease next year. Because maple leaf tar spot is primarily a cosmetic disease, fungicide treatments are usually not necessary. Please contact …
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