IN THE GARDEN: Frost protection tips; spring essentials checklist
With temperatures expected to drop into the teens this week, it’s crucial to protect your…
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IN THE GARDEN: Journal your garden and landscape
January is always a great time to reassess what we did last year and project…
IN THE GARDEN: Saving herbs for later
Did you know thyme gets its name from Greek word for bravery: thymus? Are your…
IN THE GARDEN: Made in the shade, fall planting, bat houses
Are you hanging out in the shade these days to stay cool? You can plant…
IN THE GARDEN: Oak wilt and June duties
Pruning oak trees in the summer poses a significant risk due to the threat of…
IN THE GARDEN: Plants for pest-free patio
Bug spray is not everyone’s favorite fragrance. However, plants in containers are rather pleasing. The…
IN THE GARDEN: Spring has Sprung 101
New mesquite green is bursting. Scissor-tailed flycatchers are here, and painted buntings will arrive soon….
IN THE GARDEN: Native plants database; repelling aphids
Native plants are the most important factor in helping the birds. Only native plants play…
IN THE GARDEN: Composting 101; garden journaling
Start a composting pile with all those leaves in your yard. Here is how you…
IN THE GARDEN: Picking a fruit tree
Ask yourself several questions before choosing a fruit tree to perhaps determine why. For instance,…