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Tall Garden Phlox
If you love cottage gardens and old-fashioned flowers, tall garden phlox (Phlox paniculata hybrids) may be a great choice for…
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Texture in the garden and landscape
Texture is one of a plant’s physical characteristics that helps provide interest, variety, and beauty in the landscape. Other physical…
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Healthy and productive tomatoes
Tomatoes are the most popular edible in home gardens, and by now, you may be enjoying beautiful and delicious tomatoes…
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Overcoming Gypsy moth infestations
Our area has experienced an infestation of Gypsy moth caterpillars this year. There are some ways homeowners can manage the…
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Pollinator Week 2020
This marks the end of Pollinator Week 2020 (June 22 through 28). According to the Pollinator Partnership, National Pollinator Week…
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Transitioning to permaculture
Simply put, permaculture is a process that works with nature, with each component contributing to the whole – just as…
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Garden fruits and vegetables for your dog
Don’t forget your pooch when selecting vegetables and fruits for your garden this year. Michigan State University Extension says many…
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Using compost in your garden; info on invasive giant (murder) hornets
Perhaps spring might finally be here? If we can’t start planting our tender annuals and vegetables, we can be working…
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Favorites from 2019 plant trials at Cornell
You may remember it was a year ago that Cornell moved its annual plant trials to the Cornell Botanic Gardens…
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Of Lawns and Trees
Lawns can look pretty rough in spring. Snow mold, pets, voles, and moles can do a lot of damage during…
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