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Two Favorite Fall Tools
November 3, 2010 – 3:58 pm | 10 Comments
Two Favorite Fall Tools

I really enjoy my two main fall gardening projects: planting bulbs and gathering leaves. When I’m planting bulbs, I picture the return of spring. Raking leaves gives me the chance to get some exercise and …

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Placing Plants by Height
November 2, 2010 – 2:08 pm | No Comment
Placing Plants by Height

Plant height is a big consideration when designing a flower bed or border. Follow these tips for a more dynamic display.

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Leaves and Soil pH
November 2, 2010 – 1:22 pm | 11 Comments
Leaves and Soil pH

Is it true that certain types of tree leaves are highly acidic? Should I think before shredding them and using them as mulch?

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Bulb Planting Depths
October 26, 2010 – 1:29 pm | No Comment
Bulb Planting Depths

Here are general measurements for how deep to plant common bulbs.

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Needle Loss on Evergreens
October 25, 2010 – 8:32 pm | One Comment
Needle Loss on Evergreens

I’ve just noticed my Mugo pines are dropping needles. I don’t see any signs of insects and they seemed healthy all year. Why are these evergreens shedding their needles?

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Tulips That Come Back
October 19, 2010 – 6:22 pm | 2 Comments
Tulips That Come Back

Question: Every time I plant tulips, they seem to come up only one or two years, then they disappear. Do you have any advice for getting tulips to come back year after year after year, …

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Bulb & Perennial Combos
October 19, 2010 – 5:38 pm | 4 Comments
Bulb & Perennial Combos

Try these bulb-and-perennial combinations for a prettier spring garden.

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Poisonous Leaves
October 12, 2010 – 1:46 pm | No Comment
Poisonous Leaves

I’ve heard some trees have leaves that emit a substance that can harm or kill plants. What trees are they and should I treat their leaves differently during fall cleanup?

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Protecting Bulbs from Critters
October 12, 2010 – 1:27 pm | 6 Comments
Protecting Bulbs from Critters

Try this advice to keep mice, voles, chipmunks and other animals from eating your flower bulbs.

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Keeping Grass out of Groundcovers
October 4, 2010 – 4:53 pm | 7 Comments

How can I get rid of the grass growing through groundcover?

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Keeping Ladybugs Outside
October 4, 2010 – 4:49 pm | 15 Comments
Keeping Ladybugs Outside

Ladybugs are good for gardens, but that doesn’t mean you have to welcome them inside your house. Here’s how to keep ladybugs from moving indoors in the fall.

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