… 2 to 3 inches of leaf mulch on flower beds, as well as trees and shrubs, keeping mulch away from the trunks. Scout the yard for next season August is a great month to plan for next year’s … herb garden. Now that the yard is at peak summer bloom, note any bare spots that would benefit from ground covers or additional plantings. Annual and Perennial Care To deadhead or not Continue … rarely cause for harsh pesticides. Learn More Many sucking, piercing, and chewing insects will finish feeding this month, leaving cosmetic damage but nothing serious enough to warrant chemical …
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… Mojave Desert, we think it’s a lovely sight when a tiny blade of a baby Joshua tree nudges up from the soil—but, to be honest, we’re a little proprietary about it. As Chicago Botanic Garden … been seeing established trees—hundreds of years old and well over 15 feet tall—struggling from the drought. So these young Joshua trees we planted will have to persevere through so … 100-plus-year-old trees that we see out in the Mojave. In the greenhouse, we saw them come up from the soil as just a tiny, flimsy blade. Then we saw that each tiny seedling appeared above …
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… Start with the Basics A common and sometimes costly expense for many homeowners is lawn care. No … varieties or mixes that match the amount of sun you have in specific areas. This will save you from investing in the ongoing care a plant with little chance of surviving requires. Sometimes a … easier for homeowners, many automatic systems can now be equipped with rain sensors. Problems from overwatering include a greater chance of disease, making your lawn friendlier to grubs, and …
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… leaves to accumulate. Aguilera starts her day job at 6 a.m., when she watches the sunrise from the Waterfall Garden. The sight, smells, and sounds of the late-night walk from 9 to 10:30 p.m.—including large croaking toads—took her to a different place. “It was …
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… grow a protective covering, and begin to feed. The first crawlers hatch and are active from late May to early June. Another generation of crawlers is active again from late July to August. Damage Small yellow or white spots appear on upper and lower leaf …
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… a tree’s overall vigor. Treatment & Solutions Magnolia scales’ waxy coating protects them from directly sprayed insecticides, which also would kill the many natural insect enemies of … when the temperatures will stay above freezing for 24 hours and before leaf or flower buds start to open. It is important to read and carefully follow instructions when applying …
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… on. Keeping active in the garden is what our volunteers love best. There is no better place to start than prevention. Since recovery takes longer as we age, let’s make sure we have less to recover from. Make a solemn oath not to go out to the garden until you are wearing proper footwear. Even … abrasions in the skin of the hands are an invitation to infection. Likewise, protect your eyes from extreme brightness with sunglasses. Prevention even applies to the end of a day in a …
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… example. The trout lilies, both white and yellow species, derive one of their common names from the mottled leaves that some think resemble the markings on a trout. (Other common names … or even urban areas, to establish a little piece of woodland of their own. The answer is yes. Start by planting the entire community of plants together at the same time. It will be easier to …
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… The winter landscape, freed from its summer splendor, may appear bare and forlorn to some, but for those who take the time to … or blue in winter photos; this is because there’s an enormous amount of light bouncing around from snow—it’s highly reflective—and the camera ‘squints’ just as we do in bright light. The old … or extend the shutter speed to brighten the image. A lens shade can prevent unwanted light from either side of the lens.” Sparkles and Shadows Carlson enjoys taking photos at the Garden …
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… just buy a new one; that's not how you treat a friend of many years. These images above are from the day the hibiscus re-bloomed in my garden. This fall, I'm buying it a bigger pot. Get …
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