… As the weather changes and true fall sets in, all eyes turn to the trees. It's a smart time to take a walk in the neighborhood, to really look at which trees are growing there and what colors they turn in fall. Then take the next step: have a critical look at your own yard. Is it time to plant a tree or shrub? If so, what kind might be right for your yard, and what fall …
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… Are you looking for an easy way to help the planet? Consider composting your food waste. Composting with worms, also known as … view part 2 Worm Composting View part 3 Why compost? Reducing the volume of your garbage is good by itself. Removing food from the waste stream is especially beneficial because food buried in a landfill causes production of methane gas and contributes to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. When done correctly, home composting enables air …
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… Spring arrives this month, but winter may be reluctant to depart. Nevertheless, not even the harshest wind—or even a March snowstorm—can dampen the joy of seeing the garden return to life. Some outdoor tasks can be undertaken, but resist the temptation to work outside if the soil is too wet or extreme weather is on the horizon. Garden To-Do List Spring cleaning On dry days, …
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… Discover how to use three basic elements—color, texture, and form—to create a garden setting that is visually engaging. Discover colorful foliage and flowers from a wide palette of annuals, …
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… The weeping Siberian pea shrub is generally used as an accent plant because of its stiffly arching branches. It can grow to a height of about 10 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. In late spring it produces yellow flowers that give way to brown fruit in the summer. The fern-like foliage turns an attractive yellow in the fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'), a broadly upright hardy conifer. The lateral (side) branches taper to a point at the tip somewhat reminiscent of fern fronds. Light shade in the heat of summer is recommended to prevent the yellow growth from sunburning. Plant this evergreen in moist well drained soils. …
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… Dinner plate-sized, formal decorative-styled blooms in bright yellow with white tips to the petals appear from mid-July up to the end of September. Plant tubers or plants in late spring, after the danger of late frosts … sun, moisture-retentive, rich soils and stake for support of the massive blooms. This dahlia is great as a cut flower. …
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… This dwarf form of the native sneezeweed is known for its bright orange and yellow petals surrounding a chocolate brown central disk. It has an extended flowering season and attracts butterflies, bees, and moths to the garden. Plant in full sun in moist soils and provide space for good air movement to discourage foliar diseases. In shaded conditions the flowers lose their orange color. …
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… spring, followed by blue green leaves during the summer. The honey fragrance from the flowers is wonderful. This cultivar returns to center stage in fall, when the leaves turn shades of orange, yellow and red. Plant this one in partially shaded locations and in moderate to moist soils that are well-drained. …
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… Light blue, lacecap-style flowers cover the dark, glossy green leaves from June to August on this cultivar of mountain hydrangea from Japan. With the shorter days and cooler temperatures of fall, the leaves turn a reddish-purple shade. This hydrangea is a great plant for moist soils and partially shaded locations. Deer and rabbits, unfortunately like to nibble on the dormant stems in winter. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
