… Dead wood appears black or quite darkened. If you are not sure if the whole cane is dead, start at the tip and slowly prune down until the wood begins to turn green. Use sharp, sterile … in a 70 percent or greater alcohol solution. This prevents the spread of fungus or disease from shrub to shrub. Make each pruning cut approximately a half-inch above a healthy, outward-facing leaf bud. Your goal is to encourage new canes to grow away from the center of the plant, not toward the center. Canes that cross or rub against each other …
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… by. Fortunately, they are enjoying a resurgence in popularity, due to their relative freedom from pests and diseases, and their large and showy flowers. Dahlia 'September Morn' is a … in the center shading to orange, pink, and yellow on the longer petals. Flower size ranges from 4 to 6 inches across, and the shape is classified by the American Dahlia Society as formal … by first frost. Most dahlias respond to day length in initial flowering: flower buds don't start to open until after the longest day of summer has passed. September Morn is among the …
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… colors and geometry of dahlias always turn my head when they’re in bloom in my home garden from June through October. Recently, I decided to revisit an old goal and bugaboo of … you should wait until a hard frost before digging them up for storage. Dahlias , which grow from small tubers planted in the spring, are one of my favorite annuals. You might have seen them … use a lifting motion with a pitchfork or potato fork rather than digging with a shovel. Start digging a few inches away from the base and angle under it before beginning to lift it out …
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… working on two new recordings: one of original material and one of classic blues tunes from the 20s and 30s. …
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… an existing lawn, renovating bare spots or laying down sod. Be sure to remove all weeds from the area first. Till down several inches; scatter an appropriate seed for the seed; cover …
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… Care Place the pot in an area that receives bright, indirect sunlight. Keep the plant away from hot or cold drafts, and turn the pot regularly to prevent lopsided growth. You may want to … seedpods, so the bulb doesn't waste energy producing seeds. After flowering, the stalk will start to wither; once it has dried, it can be easily removed. By this time, the large, green, … affect flowering in future years. Allow the foliage to completely yellow before removing it from the bulb. The bulb is now in its dormant period where it will remain for approximately eight …
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… ), actively grow and flower all winter. However, many tropical houseplants begin to wake up from their winter dormancy beginning in March. Now is a good time to repot them, unless you have … than the original. Be sure the new pot has adequate drainage holes. Carefully remove plants from their original pots by gently tapping the pot; do not pull the plants from the pots. Inspect the plants thoroughly and trim off any dead roots. If the plant is already …
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… Here’s how he found it. I joined the Chicago Botanic Garden as photographer in August, and from my very first day, I was interested in finding what I like to call Gardenhenge. The idea comes from Chicagohenge, something I photographed many times while working in the city. It occurs when … something that happens every day.
One morning, I climbed an overlook near the Sensory Garden. From there, I looked out and saw the Arch Bridge, tall trees standing in balance, framing it. …
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… dormancy, pruning can begin, and you can prune up to the time when buds begin to plump up. From mid-November to mid-March, you can shape and thin your deciduous plants in preparation for … see its branching structure. Also, in winter there is less chance of transmitting diseases from one plant to another or attracting insects to fresh pruning wounds. And, since most … will develop into natural-looking, well-branched limbs. Remove crossing or rubbing branches Start with the largest branches and move progressively to the smallest. There may be cases when …
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… be sure. The delay does not seem to appreciably affect when the first blooms appear. You can start with either potted plants or tubers that have been overwintered from last year’s crop. If you are using potted plants that have already developed a root system, … stakes tend to bend and break. Many growers use ¼- to ½-inch rebar that can be bought from big-box stores or building supply centers. Tomato cages also provide good support. New …
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