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There are several tips I'll pass along about getting petunias to bloom very heavily and expand to their full potential. I'm also going to review some of the plants I've grown on trial in my …
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Angelonia or Summer Snapdragon is slowly but surely becoming one of my favorite annual flowers. It's as tough as nails in the full, hot sun. And it is also drought tolerant, which makes it ideal …
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I’ve taken to sitting and wandering in my garden with my eyes closed. It's an interesting experiment in gardening and one I recommend to each of you. You see, I don’t think we truly …
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What's eating the bark at the base of trees and shrubs, and can I save my plant? The answer to this question is, "it depends." Let's deal with some of the basic questions first. What strips …
If you are trying to acidify your soil for growing acid-loving plants such as blueberries and rhododendrons, it has been traditional to recommend adding either sulfur or acid–based organic material …
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If you live in an area that's been hit by the recent polar vortex, you may be worried about your plants. Let me give you a few guidelines about what you may expect to see next spring. Always note …
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