… Q. How do I keep cut greenery fresh indoors for the holidays? A. Use a pair of clean, sharp cutters to prune off desired branches. Place the cut ends in water until you are ready to use them. You can crush the ends of woody stems so that the branch can take up more water. Another option is to place the greenery in water overnight to allow the cutting to absorb more water. Dry the foliage …
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… Q: I am storing summer bulbs for the first time — is there anything I need to do for them during the winter? A: Bulbs, tubers, and corms need some attention during the dormant … for adequate air circulation. Stored dahlias should be plump. If they are severely shriveled, place them in a bucket of water for several hours to re-hydrate. Slight damage can be cut away to …
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… crested burgundy red flower above the burgundy tinted dark green foliage. Great selection for containers and towards the front of flower beds. Plant in full sun, well drained soils and provide moderate fertilization for best results. If left in the garden, songbirds will gather to devour the seeds that ripen in late …
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… It starts out upright and oval and matures to a more open, rounded crown. A massive tree, it is best for parks and large areas. Fall color ranges from yellow to maroon. White ash's strong but lightweight wood is used for baseball bats and tennis racquets. The white ash, a native of the Midwest, is a good shade …
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… Everyone can use a little privacy in their garden from time to time. After all, a garden is a place to retreat from the outside world, a place to sit and sip coffee, read a book, do some … as their foliage changes to golds, reds, and yellows. Some shrubs provide shelter and food for birds. Glossy black chokeberry, Northern bayberry, sumac, red chokeberry, and spicebush are … fast-growing evergreen that can be sheared to keep it in bounds if necessary. These shrubs are best grown in moist, fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. To create a screen, …
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… parts that makes a garden a garden.” — Elements of Design by Joe Eck By May, it’s tempting to visit the local garden center and go gaga over all things in bloom. We load up the shopping cart … all their colorful exuberance, are often the reason we are attracted to gardening in the first place. But if you’re thinking of tinkering with your garden this spring, now’s the time to take stock of what changes or improvements will provide the most for your personal enjoyment and your money. Often, we find inspiration by simply observing and …
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… Time: 10–40 minutes of actual planting (depending on the size of the group) Appropriate for Ages: 2 and up Clean-up Time: 10–15 minutes Large pea seeds are easy for small fingers to … trug full of soil makes filling pots easy for younger gardeners. Watering in the seeds is the best part of planting. Set out the potting mix in a wide-mouth container such as a flexible … hole. Pass out a trowel and plant to each child. Dig a hole as deep as the soil in the pot. Place the plant, pot and all, in the hole. Fill in the space around the plant with soil, and …
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… Plant in full sun in average soils and avoid crowding, shading, or disturbing the plant for several years. It will slowly increase in size to form a beautiful display. Honeybees in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… sunny days, the other petals open wide, releasing their fragrance and inviting pollinators to visit. Snowdrops are an ideal selection for naturalizing under large deciduous trees like oaks and maples. Their very short growing …
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… tree. The fragrance extends well beyond the plant encouraging gardeners and visitors to search for the relatively small flowers. Grow in bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity and moisture retentive soils for best results. …
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