At Christmas time the 20-foot-high Foster’s holly at the back of my lot looked beautiful. Therefore, I was astonished when, three weeks ago, I looked at the tree and noticed that almost half the crown was dead. I am trying to determine the cause of the damage, prospects for recovery and, if the tree needs [...]
Those who care about trees will find advice on pruning and related topics in The National Arbor Day Foundation’s free booklet, “How To Prune Young Shade Trees.” From pruning in the early years of a tree’s life, to learning how to strengthen trees by removing branches, this illustrated, easy-to-follow guide offers timely and practical tips.
“How [...]
By : Jack Ruttle
If you didn’t remove the old canes right after they fruited last summer, take those out first. Then thin the canes that will bear this season’s crop. Prune out all the smaller ones, leaving fruiting canes four to six inches apart in a bed that’s about a foot wide.
Next, you can shorten [...]
If Petunia popularity was the stuff of showbiz, then you might see headlines like these dominating all the trade papers: “Wave Draws Raves; Becoming a Flower Family Fave.” Or “Petunia Powers Way to Top of Petal Parade.” Over-the-top theatrics to be sure, but the boldface assertions would be true.
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Asprinkle of cilantro on tortilla soup. Luscious lemon grass in a Thai stir-fry. A dash of French tarragon in a chicken salad sandwich.
You don’t have to be a foodie to know that fresh herbs make any dish special. And growing your own in a kitchen garden makes any meal sweeter, or spicier, or . [...]
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