CITRUS FREEZE RECOVERY STRATEGY Don’t Panic! Citrus are amazingly cold resilient and will recover fairly fast if treated correctly Because even dead leaves, twigs, and branches can protect your tree’s bark from cold and sun…
read moreGARDEN RECOVERY If you have decided to replace plants that were lost in the hard freeze with more cold-tolerant selections, here is a list of plants that we left unprotected during the recent cold snap…
read moreHOW TO PLANT A WINTER LAWN OVER a summer lawn WAIT UNTIL THE PROPER TIME Perennial rye grass seed germinates best when the nights are a maximum of 60 degrees and daytime temperatures are 90…
read moreCITRUS CARE Watering (with a hose) When first planted, water thoroughly Water every other day for two weeks. For the rest of the first year, irrigate every seven days in the summer, and once every…
read moreVEGETABLE PLANTING DATES From To From To Asparagus — seed October 1 March 1 Leek – seed Sept 1 January 15 Bean, Bush – s/p March 1 April 1 Lettuce, Head – seed Sept 1…
read moreWILDFLOWER REVELRY by Debbie Mounce The term wildflower conjures up images of pagan flowers dressed in their best ceremonial finery, gathering beneath the full moon to possibly celebrate the impending arrival of the much-awaited pollinators,…
read moreVEGETABLE GARDENING A well-planned vegetable garden can be a rewarding experience, providing your household with all the fresh vegetables it can use. What you choose to plant will depend on the time of year and…
read moreSUMMER GARDENING TIPS During these hot summer months, some of your plants will flourish, and others will struggle; but with some tender loving care, all should survive. Adequate water in the root zone area should…
read moreSUMMER ANNUALS & PERENNIALS Ageratum 8-12 inches; plant year round; blooms June-Aug.; shade. Tender border plant. Small, fluffy light blue flowers. Aster 12-24 inches; plant April-Nov.; blooms June-Sept.; semi-shade. Beautiful bedding plant. Balsam 12-18 inches;…
read morePOINSETTIA Garden growing instructions for poinsettia plants received during the holiday season After the plant has passed its prime, which is usually in late January or February, it is time to withhold water, and the…
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