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 The
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February 22, 2007 |
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Garden
Knowledge: Fertilizing Fescue
Fescue grass is a cool season grass. It does the majority of its
productive growth between
September and June. For this reason, fertilizer applications should be
concentrated in the fall, winter and early spring. Get
It Done Now |
Mark Your Calendars!
Our season of radio remote broadcasts has begun.
You can come see me, Theresa Schrum and Bruce Holliday wrack our brains
answering garden questions. This spring we'll be at three Pike Nursery
locations, Champion Windows and Patio Rooms, and at the Spring Home
Show.
Remote
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Design
Tip: Plants for Soupy Soil
- by Theresa Schrum
If you have an area in your landscape that never seems to dry out, have I
got some alternatives for you. Whether the soupy area is in sun or
shade, there are many beautiful plants that will thrive in such
locations. These plants can also be used to landscape along creeks,
ponds and lakes.
Learn
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Cool
Plant of the Week:
- by Theresa Schrum
 Japanese Aralia (Fatsia
japonica)
Evergreen shrub native to Asia. This tropical-looking evergreen shrub
with its large palmate (hand) shaped leaves is practically a must
around a shady pond or pool. The bold foliage works well to soften the
edges of hardscapes, especially those made of stone. Fatsia prefers to
grow in partial to medium shade. Learn
more... |
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Events
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Garden
Calendar:
The brown foliage on pampas grass and maiden
grass can be pruned away now. Leave only a "crew cut" of brown stems
twelve inches high. (more tips) |
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Q: I
have an ongoing issue with my ivy. I have lost more than 1/2 of the ivy
in the front yard. We are very frustrated but would like to keep the
ivy rather than replace it. - Donella B.
Q: I need some
assistance with how to care for leatherleaf mahonia plants. Should I
trim them? If so, when and how much?
Q:
Two years ago I bought this beautiful unusual grass at a nursery.
Overwintering it inside was unsuccessful, as you can see. Can you
identify it for me?
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