Q: I have a lot of Creeping Charlie weeds in my lawn. When is the best time to apply a weed killer? A: Mid- to late autumn is an excellent time to apply post-emergent herbicides to control invasive weeds in turf such as Creeping Charlie ( Glechoma hederacea ), White Clover ( Trifolium repens ), and Violets ( Viola ) . Chemicals applied to weeds at this time of year are more effective because …
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Aloe acutissima is colorful native aloe from the island of Madagascar where it grows in southwestern coastal areas with rocky thin soils. This aloe will tolerate temperatures as low as 25 °F. In areas where it is hardy it can be grown outside or in pots, in colder climates, containers that can be moved to a greenhouse in winter would work best. Low temperatures and dry conditions increase the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
SWEET™ Magenta Bicolor Dianthus The fragrance of clove surrounds the large heads of multiple flowers all sporting a broad magenta halo on a rosy pink background. The fairly tall stout stems were bred to supply the cut flower industry as well as gardeners looking for an annual to fill middle to back of the flower bed open spots in the garden. Frost tolerant, they will need careful mulching to …
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Forsythia viridissima , greenstem forsythia, was found in China in 1845 by plant explorer Robert Fortune, and was the first forsythia brought back to Europe for cultivation. Although forsythias were a novelty to Europeans and Americans, they were very common in Asia. The cultivar ‘Bronxensis’ is much smaller than the species, rarely growing over 18 inches tall and spreading to 36 inches. It has …
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“I love this plant for its clouds of tiny white flowers on black wiry stems in early autumn,” says Jill Selinger, manager of continuing education. “One of its best assets is that it grows well in dry shade, where so many other plants I tried have …
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Girald honeysuckle is an evergreen vine with narrow, velvety, sea-green leaves. It is best grown in sun in moderate soil where it produces purple-red flowers with a hint of yellow during May and June. The early flowers are followed by purplish-black flowers that are attractive to …
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Blue Forest juniper ( Juniperus sabina 'Blue Forest') is a dwarf conifer to 12 inches in height whose blue branches are upright in habit, giving the appearance of a miniature grove of trees. Like other junipers, this cultivar performs best in full sun and well- drained soils. Deer dislike the prickly …
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Stout stems and sturdy root system keep these fragrant pink snapdragons upright throughout the growing season. Cut back spent flowering stems to encourage a second flush of flowers. Flowers best in full sun locations in moderately moist, well-drained soils. Pollinators of all types are attracted to the …
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Dark maroon frilly leaves are highlighted by pinkish-red veins on this edible/ornamental kale that thrives during the cooler months of the growing season. Kale prefer moderately rich, well drained soils in full sun for best production. Proof that you can have your ornamentals and eat them …
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… at craft stores) Live moss that you find growing in a shady place in your yard (or you can buy it from a garden store that sells terrarium supplies) Activated charcoal (sold in garden and …
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