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  • … American red elderberry is an deciduous shrub that grows to a maximum height of 25 feet. It requires full sun or partial …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This is a clump-forming perennial that will reach a height of 1½’ and a width of 1’. It blooms in mid- …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This is an upright, vase shaped tree with green leaves throughout the growing season followed by …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The Shantung maple ( Acer truncatum ) is a medium-sized tree that can reach a height of 45 feet. Originally from China, its shiny green …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Kalimeris incisa , Japanese cut-leaf aster is a heat, humidity and drought tolerant perennial that produces blue flowers from August through …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … through June. It belongs in a border or used as a ground cover or an understory plant and is attractive to birds. …
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  • … evergreen prefers sun-dappled shade and moist, sandy pH neutral loams. Korean boxwood is very tolerant of shearing and pruning. Avoid cultivating around these plants because they have …
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  • … scratches, soft or rotten spots, and cracks, and should feel heavy relative to its size. Shape is unimportant. There should be 3 to 4 inches of dry stem attached to the pumpkin. If you are … with dark markers or paint instead of carving your pumpkin will prolong its life. Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber, and can be prepared in a number of ways besides … roasting. The larger decorative pumpkins are not good choices for cooking, as their flesh is often bland and very stringy. Smaller pie pumpkins with sweeter, firmer flesh are preferred. …
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  • … garden this winter – any suggestions? A.  When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area as well as their food preferences and feeding … to various species. Be sure to keep suet cakes cold or they may become rancid.  Water is essential to birds in the winter. Placing water basins in sunny locations will often keep the … freezing. Commercial water heaters designed for birdbaths can be used to keep water open.  It is important to thoroughly clean and dry bird feeders, houses, and water basins on a regular …
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  • … Q. Do you have any suggestions for plants that can be used in a fall container? A.  September is a perfect time to plant a beautiful fall container when many annual plants are beginning to … snapdragon thrive in cooler temperatures and contribute a large variety of color. Blue lobelia is perfect for unusual fall color and loves cooler temperatures. Stock, Sweet Alyssum, … for a long time and add interesting foliage texture. Swiss chard ‘Bright Lights’ is an edible grown for its colorful leaves and stems. Other cool-season edibles such …
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