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| January 22, 2009 |
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Garden
Knowledge:
Poinsettia
Care
 Brightly colored poinsettias are enjoyed by everyone
during the holidays. Afterward, you have two choices for the plant:
toss it...or try to keep it alive for another season.
I
have tips on how to do just that 
Garden
Calendar:
Check bulbs, prune pears, plant English daisy,
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Meet the Experts
On Jan. 31, Atlanta will have more garden knowledge in one place and at
one time than anywhere else in the US! Lance Walheim, from
Bayer Advanced, and Ashton Ritchie, from Scotts, will join
Theresa and me on Saturday morning. With over 100 years of experience
between four experts, garden problems don't stand a chance!
You've heard me talk about my TV work at Callaway Gardens for years.
Now you can visit for free! The gates are open to everyone through Feb.
28. Click
here for details |
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Reader Questions:
 Q: Can you tell me what this aberrant foliage is? It
is growing on a fringe tree and this is its first appearance. Martha G.
 Q: My Christmas cactus bloomed and now I find this
fruit on it. Is it possible that there are viable seeds inside? Scott
H.
 Q: Can you tell me if this is something I should be
concerned about? These spots are about the size of softballs. David M.
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Be sure to
listen to Garden Basics on The Lawn and Garden Show on Saturday
at 9:00 a.m. We'll open the phone lines for first time homeowners to
ask their most puzzling questions.
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Cool
Plant
Weeping Winged Elm
(Ulmus alata 'Lace parasol')
 Deciduous tree native to the Eastern U.S. This
dwarf weeping variety of our native winged elm is a wonderful small
specimen tree that has year round interest. The unusual winged
("corky") bark on the limbs and trunk make for great winter interest
while the parasol habit is attractive in summer.
Learn more...
by
Theresa Schrum
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Design
Tip
Surface
Roots of Trees
 As some trees mature, they tend to develop surface roots
that can extend quite far from the trunk. In a landscape situation
these roots can range from annoying to destructive. Cutting or burying
tree roots in order to avoid damage to structures or to simplify mowing
isn't always a good idea.
Learn more...
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