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No impatiens? What shall I plant instead?
This year impatiens will be scarce or non-existent in garden centers due to a serious fungal disease. Downy mildew largely wiped out this go-to annual flower for shade in at least 35 states. What to plant instead? Here are 8 reliable annuals for shady spots.Continue reading
Downy mildew strikes down impatiens
Wondering why your impatiens are dying? A deadly new strain of downy mildew disease is wiping out impatiens in many parts of the United States this summer. In 2012 it has spread quickly throughout much of the North and East, and also parts of the Southeast. Read on to find out more about the disease, what to watch for and what you should do in your garden.Continue reading
How to prepare your plants and pots for the Fall and Winter seasons with the right container and plants.Continue reading
Much of the flower world is called a daisy. But what is a daisy, really? Daisies include a dozen or more different genera, many with numerous species and cultivars.Continue reading
Freshen up the garden with fragrant plants
New plant varieties are usually bred for longer bloom time, new colors, compact size, pest and disease resistance, or improved cold hardiness. These are attractive qualities many gardeners gravitate toward during plant selection. An often overlooked trait, however, is fragrance.Continue reading
Spring fever? Start seeds outdoors early
Most gardeners know about the two main ways to start seeds: either plant them directly into the soil, or start them early indoors to and transplant later. Much less familiar is “winter sowing” – starting seeds early outdoors with just enough protection to allow germination.Continue reading
Ready to walk on the wild side in your garden? All you need are plants that provide food and shelter and a source of water. Continue reading
Cold tolerant annuals carry color into fall
You don't have to give up color in the landscape just because the temperatures start to drop. Here are three annuals that are tolerant of cooler weather and will keep going into winter. Continue reading
Rejuvenate annuals and perennials
Summer heat can take a toll on annuals and perennials, especially if we've been conserving water or forgot to fertilize. Here are some tips to rejuvenate your plants. Continue reading
Plant annuals for easy summer color
Annuals are about the least expensive way to try something new in the summer garden. Many annuals are easy to grow from seed, or for instant good looks you can buy transplants at garden centers. Continue reading
Three plants that can take the heat without a lot of water
Hot, dry summers can be hard on plants. Be a water-wise gardener with these three heat-tolerant plants. Continue reading
Fall clean-up reduces insects and diseases in the garden
Fall is the ideal time to clean-up the beds and prep them for winter. Removing plant debris exposes the soil surface to sun and cold terperatures, which help destroy any insects or diseases that may spend the winter harbored in leaves or fallen fruit. Continue reading
Getting ready to hit the road? Here are some simple steps to take to make sure you don't come home to a jungle of plants and a garden of weeds. Continue reading
Three no fail annuals to take the heat
As temperatures rise, some plants flag, requiring more water to keep blooming or they go dormant. Not so with three sun-loving annuals that take the heat and keep on blooming all summer long long with very little work. Continue reading
