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Tag Archives: perennials
The Garden in November
The weather may be bleak, but the garden contains flashes of color and life. Bundle up and tidy up for winter! What to See Most trees and shrubs have lost their leaves, but fruits cling to the beautyberry, snowberry, and … Continue reading
In the Garden: October
The month opened with colored leaves and warm days, but we end with chilly winds and leafless trees for Halloween. Get out into the garden and watch the changes! What to See Trees and shrubs take a starring role, from … Continue reading
This Week in the Garden (October 1 to 7, 2012)
Welcome to October! Leaves are starting to fall, and fall rains make it a good time to plant new shrubs, trees, and perennials. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • sowing the last of our fall crops: there’s … Continue reading
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Tagged bulbs, fall, perennials, shrubs, vegetables
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This Week in the Garden (September 24 to 30, 2012)
Lots of rain means lots of weeds. Fortunately, the soft ground makes them easy to pull! Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • sowing the last of our fall crops: there’s still time for radishes and mache (cornsalad) … Continue reading
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This Week in the Garden (September 3 to 9, 2012)
As we move slowly into fall, the light takes on a golden quality. Enjoy blue skies and more lush gardens! Continue reading
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Super Salvias
The salvias, or sages, encompass both annuals and perennials. For the most part, they love full sun and hot, dry spots, which puts them tops on our list for giving the garden some mid-summer zip. They have a long bloom … Continue reading
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Tagged drought-tolerant, herbs, perennials
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Dry-Weather Perennials
Thinking of using more plants that need less water? Here are some of our favorite drought-tolerant perennials. (But wait until fall to plant them!) Achillea millefolium (yarrow) Agastache x hybrida (anise hyssop) Artemisia spp. (wormwood) Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed) Aster … Continue reading
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Tagged drought-tolerant, perennials, watering
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This Week in the Garden (June 25 to July 1, 2012)
Drought and crazy heat continues. Do your gardening early in the morning or late in the evening; the middle of the day is prime time for a nap in the air conditioning! Keep watering the garden deeply and infrequently, a couple … Continue reading
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This Week in the Garden (June 18 to 24, 2012)
The dry, hot weather continues, so water wisely. Use mulch to help garden retain moisture, and give your plants about 1″ of water a week. Be sure to water early in the morning if possible to reduce evaporation. Watering at … Continue reading
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This Week in the Garden (June 11 to 17, 2012)
Dry and hot weather this week means we need to keep watering. If your plants are looking droopy, be sure to give them a drink! Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • finishing the switch from spring cool-weather … Continue reading
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