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New easy-care varieties make roses royal again

June 20, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

Roses were recognized as the reigning royalty of the American garden at the close of the 20th century, but it was a tenuous period for the power flower. Now the rose again rules. Modern shrub roses are becoming the garden darlings of a new generation of growers won over by new ...
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Lawn be gone: Plant moss, flowers or ponds instead

June 20, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

If you've finally had it up to here with grass, primarily the repetitive mowing, weeding, watering and feeding routines, then you're in luck. You don't have to look far for some attractive and less labor-intensive alternatives. Consider the merits of replacing or at least downsizing your lawn with clover, moss, ground ...

The Lazy Woman’s Guide to Gardening

June 18, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

I love the *idea* of gardening, making things grow and thrive and eating the freshest of vegetables and fruits. Sadly, the fantasy doesn’t always live up to the reality. This whole gardening thing is fairly new to me, but these are some of the things I’ve learned in my quest to reduce ...

Deadline for spring gardening chores approaching rapidly

June 03, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

"Do now or don't do" time has arrived for central U.S. residents who work in their yard and garden. "June 1 is typically a good deadline to be finished with any spring plantings--annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees," said Emily Nolting, horticulturist with Kansas State University Research and Extension. "Of course, planting ...

Deadline for spring gardening chores approaching rapidly

June 02, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

"Do now or don't do" time has arrived for central U.S. residents who work in their yard and garden. "June 1 is typically a good deadline to be finished with any spring plantings--annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees," said Emily Nolting, horticulturist with Kansas State University Research and Extension. "Of course, planting ...

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