… Mow grass for the last time and cut the grass quite short. This helps prevent winter injury and reduces snow mold fungus. Don’t mow if grass has gone dormant. Mold and fungus can develop in shady grass areas if excess garden debris or fallen leaves are left on …
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… fall atop this tall growing annual with culinary uses. Plant 'Autumn Palette' in full sun and in well-drained soils and avoid heavy fertilization or watering. The flowers mature into seeds that are ground into flour, and feed the songbirds; young leaves can be added to salads and older leaves are often cooked as …
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… (areas with thin soils over bedrock that will not support tree growth). Plant it in full sun and average soils. Star tickseed attracts butterflies and honeybees, and thrives in the heat and humidity of summer. …
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… The cultivar name, Sea Shells, references the rolled petals and their resemblance to shells found on many beaches. This mix of colors includes pastel white, cream, pink, red, and carmine on tall, upright plants with very thin dissected leaves. Plant seeds or seedlings in full sun, and moderately fertile soils after the danger of late frosts has passed, and deadhead to …
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… Crested and twisted dark orange inflorescences (groups of flowers) grow in size throughout the growing … Plant in full sun in well-drained locations towards the front of the flower bed so that you and guests can lean over and touch the softly furry flower heads. Pollinators love the flowers, and song birds are …
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… healthy plants the next spring. Learn techniques for taking care of your lawn, trees, shrubs, and perennials, including fall fertilizing, mulching, cutting back plants, and protecting plants from wind and animals. Get pointers for fall planting of woody plants and spring-flowering bulbs. Tim …
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… of homeowners for a century or more. Green heart shaped leaves clothe the scrambling stems and are tolerate of low light, low humidity and neglect. However, under ideal condition it really thrives; these include filtered light, high humidity, moisture retentive soils and periodic showers to reduce aphid, mealy bug and spider mite populations. Easy to root in a …
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… mix of Iceland poppies features plants producing flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, and white, and maturing at 18 inches in size. Plant these poppies in full sun after the danger of hard frosts has passed, and enjoy the flower display through early July. The milky sap contains chemicals that deter …
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… New! Take a walk through the Garden and visit multiple fountains and water features. Learn about plants that thrive in these aquatic conditions, fountain design, and how water features fit into their surroundings. Explore features such as the elusive …
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… Zinnia Large pure white flowers are larger than other cultivars with disease resistant foliage and literally cover the handsome foliage throughout the warmer months of summer and early fall. The moderate size expands usage to containers in addition to flower beds. Many different species of insects find the pollen and nectar irresistible during the summer and songbirds are very fond of the seeds in fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
