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Sumacs vary in size and form, but they all have spectacular fall colors of orange, red, or red purple. The female sumac plant produces red fruit clusters which adds winter interest and food for wildlife. Grow sumacs in full sun for best fall color. These...
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The Elberta peach is one of the most known peach varieties in the United States. The tree produces large, yellow fruit with a reddish blush. The Elberta peach is a favorite for the home gardener or backyard orchardist as it delivers a juicy or high quality...
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Now Taking Applications For the 2012 Green America Awards!: 2012 Green America Awards Application What types of community improvement projects qualify? The award winners will be chosen from those groups who submit a local environment community project...
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Chipmunks can eat bulbs, steal your strawberries, and tunnel in you garden beds. Chipmunks have a great fondness for tulip, crocus, and lily bulbs. If you cannot control those little critters, consider planting bulbs that they will not bother. Those bulbs...
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Grass or even other plants can have floppy growth when the plant grows too quickly. Many times very fast growth is the result of too much nitrogen or fertilizer. Another reason can be that the ornamental grass is not receiving enough light. Not enough...
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The crown of a grass plant is where the roots join the stem. Do not cover the crown with soil or mulch that is kept continuously damp. The dampness will simply rot away the crown and the plant will die. The best way to avoid the problem is to plant correctly...
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Rust is a fungal disease that can attack ornamental grass. It looks like patches of or rusty orange spots on the leaves. Try removing and destroying the infected parts of the plant. Rust seems most prevalent during humid weather and it is less likely...
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Gardening and planting on a steep incline is challenging. Many grasses fit in well for slope planting. Slope plantings must be fairly drought tolerant because water drains off quickly and plants must have strong and vigorous root system to hold the soil...
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Warm season grasses do not begin to actively grow until late spring. The most popular garden types are Miscanthus , Molinia, Panicum, and Pennisetum species. When temperatures get above 80 degrees, they grow quickly. A host of these grasses bloom late...
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Many ornamental grasses can functon in the place of shrubs or perennials in the garden or they can be placed in front or amid denser shrubs without fear that they will obscure the shrub. For example, roses and grasses make great companions. Most grasses...
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Municipalities and some counties have watering restrictions duiring hot, summer months. To ease the stress on your lawn between designated or restricted watering times, water deeply so the soil is wet to a depth of 6 inches. Also consider reducing fertilizers...
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If your lawn was once lush and green but now it is looking stressed and thin with brown spots, sparsely covered areas, or bare patches; you may be wondering why? Pet urine, fertilizer spills, insect damage, too much weed killer , too much or too little...
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Even the most healthy lawns can benefit from a good aerating. Aerating prevents soil compaction and allows for better root development in heavy soils. Aerators punch holes in the lawn, allowing more air and moisture to penetrate the soil. You can hire...
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Sun is a must. Penstemons need at least 8 hours of unfiltered, direct light. 10 to 12 hours is even better. Penstemons love dry soil. Drainage is key. If you do not have well drained soil, plant them in raised beds or berms. Some penstemons are short...
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The highbush blueberry is the main blueberry species grown for fresh fruit. Many cultivars are available to choose from. Blueberries produce more fruit when they cross-pollinate, so plant several different cultivars with similar bloom times. If you want...