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Solving the bagworm problem without chemicals

February 23, 2022 by Carol O

Sooner or later, most landscapes have to deal with a bagworm problem. Sometimes the hungry pests only threaten one or two trees in a landscape. But they can really ruin the party when it comes to the classic, evergreen  privacy buffer. Continued: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fertilizers /Pesticides, From The Ground Up, Organic Methods, Shrubs /Trees /Groundcover Tagged With: Bagworms, Organic method bagworms

Take Care of Cut Roses: Ultimate Rose Care

February 16, 2022 by Carol O

These tips will  make your bouquets last as long as they possibly can to make you and your home happy. Read more: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, House Plants /Home Decor Tagged With: Rose Care, roses

The Smell of Spring

February 9, 2022 by Carol O

by Josh Palumbo, Forest Management Coordinator The harbingers of spring come in a variety of forms. From migrating birds to budding trees, few are ready when one of the earliest signs of spring emerges from its wet soil home. This omen of spring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Native Plants /Wildlife Habitats, Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: First blooms of spring

Herbs That Taste and Smell Like Lemon

February 2, 2022 by Carol O

By Pat Chadwick Most people share a deep appreciation for the bright, tangy taste and scent of lemons.   Fortunately, many other plants have the same chemical compounds that give lemons their distinctive citrusy taste and aroma. The combinations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Herbs, Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: Lemon herbs, Lemon plants

2022 gardening predictions: what trends will we see?

January 26, 2022 by Carol O

What a year 2021 has been for gardening! An icy spring, plant shortages, an upsurge of interest in grow-your-own and a peat ban. So what does 2022 have in store? Read more: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Gardening / Landscaping, News /Events /People Tagged With: gardening trends

How does winter help the garden?

January 19, 2022 by Carol O

When you turn on the news, radio, or talk with your neighbor people are getting rather irritated with winter. With all this complaining about our cold snowy weather, is there any benefit to winter when it comes to our yards and gardens? Continued: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, General Gardening / Landscaping Tagged With: winter gardening

How to Feed Birds Safely This Winter

January 12, 2022 by Carol O

Follow these tips to ensure that you’re creating a healthy environment for wildlife visitors you attract to your yard. Continued: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birds, From The Ground Up, Wildlife Tagged With: Bird feeders

Winter dormancy and chilling in woody plants

January 5, 2022 by Carol O

A warm winter means woody plants will be ready to grow when the weather warms up. Since most plants do not grow during the winter, we say they are dormant. There are actually two types of dormancy during the winter.  Read More: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, General Gardening / Landscaping, Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: Dormancy

Uses for Christmas Trees in the Garden

December 29, 2021 by Carol O

If your family enjoyed a live Christmas tree this year, and haven’t disposed of it yet, then put it too good use. Who said procrastination was always a bad thing? This year, it’s being environmentally efficient. Repurpose, reuse and recycle. Read … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conservation, From The Ground Up, Shrubs /Trees /Groundcover Tagged With: christmas trees, Uses for Christmas Trees

CARING FOR YOUR POINSETTIA YEAR ROUND

December 22, 2021 by Carol O

People have different opinions about the poinsettia. Some consider it a holiday plant to be enjoyed during the month of December, then discarded with the Christmas tree. Others like to nurture and coddle their plants, coaxing them into bloom season … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Gardening Methods, House Plants /Home Decor Tagged With: poinsettias

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