By the end of July, many people start to see their container plantings looking run down. Whether it was the neighbor kid who forgot to water while you were on vacation or your own forgetfulness in fertilizing, something happened along the way that made your plants look tired. If you think your plants are beyond rescuing, try sprucing them up with some fresh color!Daylilies are great additions to containers and [...]
Finally, it’s here—summer weather! After a seemingly interminably wet June, July has given us a good share of sunny, warm days. As you take advantage of the nicer weather to enjoy more time out in your yard, it’s important that you also keep up on some maintenance of your lawn and flowerbeds to keep things looking their best. Here are a few easy tips to keep your yard looking [...]
Q: Why does my dogwood have curled leaves? Is there a disease or insect problem I should be worried about? A: Dogwoods very commonly exhibit curled leaves in summer, so chances are you don't have too much to worry about. If you've planted your dogwood tree in the last 2-3 years, this is completely normal--your tree simply hasn't gotten its roots system completely established. [...]
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Have you seen the price of blueberries in the stores? Even during the summer when we can get them fresh from the local farms, they're not the cheapest food to buy. Why not grow your own?While some fruits may be more hassle to grow than you care to deal with, blueberries are incredibly easy to grow in your yard--and beside the great fruit they offer in summer, they're a great [...]
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