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Don’t forget fall flowers

So often we think about fall for the beauty of the changing leaves and forget about the fall bloomers. There are many plants that wait ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Thursday, November 9, 2017 9:51 pm

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Overseeding lawns for winter

There are legitimate reasons for establishing a temporary winter lawn. The most important one is to provide a ground cover for a new home site. ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, November 4, 2017 12:10 am

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Bringing houseplants back indoors

My houseplants love being outdoors during spring, summer and fall. I’ve been slow to bring them indoors due to our warm weather, but now is ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, October 27, 2017 11:24 pm

Business

It’s time — Compost now for next spring’s gardens

Fall is a great time to start a gardening project and the perfect time to begin composting. Simply pile up all those leaves you’ve raked ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, October 20, 2017 11:42 pm

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Avoid these top 10 landscaping mistakes

If you can think like a plant, you can avoid the most common landscape mistakes. Would you like your feet strapped to a cage, your ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, October 13, 2017 11:54 pm

Business

Cool weather brings changes

Cooler weather reminded me that it was time for a trip to the local garden centers. The summer annuals I planted in the spring look ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, October 6, 2017 11:14 pm

Business

Shop now for spring blooms

Spring bulbs are flooding the garden centers and now is the time to purchase and plan for late fall or early winter planting. Planning is ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, September 29, 2017 10:56 pm

Business

Fall webworms can mean fewer or lower quality pecans

Looking up into pecan or sweetgum trees, you may notice webs around the tips of branches as well as defoliation under the web. It’s probably ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, September 22, 2017 11:52 pm

Business

It’s fall vegetable time

Summer is beginning to retreat and crisper fall air will arrive before we know it. This is my favorite time to have a vegetable garden. ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, September 15, 2017 10:07 pm

Business

Cooler weather favors turf disease in lawns

Everyone is enjoying the cooler days and subtle changes from summer to fall. Daylight hours are shorter and there is that hint of crispness in ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, September 8, 2017 10:37 pm

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