… past growing season. After removing all the plant material from your bed, cultivate the soil and add 2 to 3 inches of a mixture of compost, shredded leaves, leaf mold, aged horse manure and garden sulfur. Be sure to use granular sulfur at the rate of three to four pounds per 100 square feet of soil. Because sulfur takes time to react and become available to plants, a fall application makes sense. To prevent the shredded leaves …
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… height to mow a lawn? A. Mowing lawns too short is one of the most common mistakes homeowners and lawn services make with turf. It is a good practice to mow your lawn high at 2-1/2 to 3 inches. In spring when the turf is thick and lush, you may need to mow more than once a week since you should not remove more than … the grass blades to sun. The longer grass actually casts tiny shadows that help protect and shade other grass blades. The final mowing of the season can be shorter. …
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… full bloom makes for a striking flower with dozens of lower petals spreading out horizontally and the upper petals creating a slight dome. Mums thrive in full sun, moderately rich and moist soils and cultivars like 'Lola', benefit from staking to help the flower stalk remain upright under the …
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… of a series of recent crosses made between the common hardy foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea ) and Digitalis canariensis , from the Canary Islands. The latter was formerly listed in the genus … cultivars were released under the name "Digiplexis". Plant this foxglove in partial shade and in moist, well-drained soils; mulch to retain soil moisture. All parts of the plants contain cardiac glycosides and other bio-active compounds. …
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… It may take several years to reach its mature size. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
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… leaves. In time, it will form a very large mound. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
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… thick substance of its leaves make it slug resistant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
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… This large hosta is a sport of H . 'White Christmas.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
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… It is notable for its fragrant double flowers. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
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… bluish green leaves with piecrust or rippled margins. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
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