Putting the Garden to Bed
Saying good night to the garden By Dorothy Dobbie We always speak of “putting the garden to bed” as though we tucked things in and
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November 2, 2017
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Overwintering Plants in Pots
Winterizing roses How much winter protection your rose needs depends on the climate, variety of rose and the severity of the winter. In general, for
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October 29, 2017
Leave Your Perennials ‘Til Spring!
If you’re a neat freak, then cut your perennials down in fall. However, there are many benefits to leaving the plant skeletons up all winter,
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September 29, 2017
What Bulbs to Plant in Fall
Plant fall bulbs for a brilliant display in spring time Fall is the time to think about putting in your tulips and daffodils for next
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September 18, 2017
Help for Summer-Stressed Plants
Plant Strengtheners: Help for summer stressed plants Don’t let summer stressors ruin your landscape’s good looks. Instead give your plants’ natural defenses a boost and
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August 11, 2017
Understanding Botanical Names
For years, people referred to plants by their common names almost exclusively – only the eggheads and botanists used botanical terms. But as plant choices
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August 10, 2017
Layered Garden for a Small Space
What’s layered gardening? It’s making the most of limited space. We all tend to think horizontally when we garden, planting things side-by-side and leaving space
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August 9, 2017
Gardening in Small Spaces
Do you have a small city lot? Don’t despair. Some of the nicest gardens
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July 9, 2017
Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Water-wise plants and drought-tolerant gardens As our climate changes, many areas are experiencing hotter and drier summers with periods of drought, lower humidity and intense
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June 28, 2017
Plant Combination Guide
Choosing the right plant combinations for your garden As you begin gardening, understanding which plants grow well together is essential. While you’re free to choose
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June 21, 2017