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Question: I have a four-year-old Brown Turkey fig tree, and would like to know how and when to prune and fertilize it. Answer: In your area, figs are marginally hardy and will be killed to the ground in some winters. …
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Question: My pine trees were transplanted last fall. They are about 10-15 feet tall and the needles are turning brown. Should I fertilize and if so, what should I use? I think they have had enough rainfall, so I'm not sure if they need …
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Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff today invited the public to celebrate Black History Month by learning about 'Carver's Secret Garden,' a gardening program for urban youth at the next Brown Bag Luncheon on Monday, Feb. 26.
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Ol' John Brown's Garden - Gardening & the Almanac: "The first Quarter is good for planting such things as grains, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, corn and celery. The second Quarter is good for planting such things as beans, melons, peas, …
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We had a blast of snow again yesterday. Spring feels a little farther away. Brown Hydrangea. Brown Ivy. Dead Dusty Miller. Magnolia Bud. Dead Pansies.
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Hi everyone
Welcome to this edition of your Gardening Weekly, today's edition is entitled:
Frost Damaged Plants
QUOTE: If seeds in the black earth can turn into such beautiful roses, what might not the heart of man become in its long journey toward the stars?
- G.K. Chesterton
The appearance of wilting leaves, and leaves that have a water logged look can be a sign that your plant is suffering from frost damage.
Another sign of frost damage can be the appearance of brown patches on the leaves. Other signs are shown when the shoot tips on your plants start to die back. If the flowers on the plant don't open fully or they become discolored and then start to die off, then these are also signs that frost damage might have occurred.
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There is no treatment for frost damage other than to remove the damaged portions of the plant in an effort to make it look a little healthier. Provided the damage hasn't been too severe you might not lose the plant.
Sometimes frost damage is not noticeable for a few days after a frost has occurred and this is particularly so if the frost was a very light one.
The best way to protect against frost damage, or to reduce the effect that frost might have on your garden is to choose the best plants for your climate conditions. If you are living in an area that is susceptible to frosts then your best course of action is to choose plants that are frost-tolerant.
By planting in areas that are exposed or where frosts occur more frequently you will increase the chances of losing plants to frosts so it is wise to plant in sheltered spots or areas other than where there are frost pockets.
You can offer some protection to your plants by wrapping them in Hessian cloth or frost cloth until after the period of frost has passed.
There will be times in such climates where it is not possible to know when there will be a frost and these out of season frosts can kill a whole plant.
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Thanks,
Annie
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Hi everyone
Welcome to this edition of your Gardening Weekly, today's edition is entitled:
Lawn Care and Preparation
QUOTE: All through the long winter, I dream of my garden.
On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth.
I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar
- Helen Hayes
There is nothing quite like a good condition, well maintained lawn to set off your garden. It's the finishing touch, just like a frame around a painting.
Preparation when the lawn is first laid can make maintenance a whole lot easier and the finished result will look better too.
Simple things like making sure the ground is even will make mowing and walking on it easier. Irrigation and drainage are also of vital importance and will extend the time during the year when you will be able to enjoy your lawn.
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In the winter a poorly drained lawn can get muddy and pond with water which will mean you won't be able to walk on it, or worse still, it could stop you from gaining easy access to parts of your garden.
The lie of the land will also affect the run-off from the lawn that could cause damage to the plants in your garden.
Good drainage can make all the difference to both your lawn and the surrounding garden and as these drainage systems are relatively cheap it is a wise investment to take the time to install them.
With the various different systems that are available, there will be something to suit almost any lawn whether it is prior to getting laid or improving a lawn that is already established.
In particularly hot and dry climates the lawn will need to be irrigated to remain looking good when there is a shortage of rainfall.
Sprinkler systems are available for a few dollars, up to expensive, hidden, automated systems that are virtually set and forget.
Regular sprinkling over the summer months can make the difference been a lush green lawn and brown patches that will greet a shortage of water.
And who wants prickles on their lawn?
In summer there is nothing better than to wander around your lawn in bare feet and feel the soft grass beneath you.
On the other hand, there is nothing worse than walking off the grass to find that you have a few dozen prickles in your feet.
Now that is one area that every lawn owner should concentrate on.
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Thanks,
Annie
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