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Fall is a great time to take soil samples

Fall is a great time to take a soil sample. Soil test results tell you how much lime and fertilizer you need to apply, depending ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, September 1, 2017 10:51 pm

Business

Surprise lillies signal fall

They are popping up everywhere, in lawns and wooded areas. Often referred to as Surprise lilies, Spider Lilies or Hurricane Lilies, these bulb perennials indicate ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, August 25, 2017 7:32 pm

Business

Get ready — Love bugs are back

We are all familiar with the twice a year invasion of lovebugs (Plecia  nearctica). These pesky insects signal changes in the seasons, from spring to ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, August 18, 2017 11:43 pm

Business

Late summer gardening tips

Late summer is a great time to scout your lawns and gardens for problems and perform a few chores to extend your bloom and production ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, August 11, 2017 9:49 pm

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Prune for fall rose bloom

Now is the time to begin preparing for fall rose blooms. Roses need proper disease management, pruning and fertilization in August through early September for ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, August 4, 2017 9:16 pm

Business

Excessive water can damage plants

Excessive rain-fall and soggy soils have caused problems not only for our vegetable gardens but in home landscapes, too. The roots of trees and shrubs ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, July 28, 2017 9:09 pm

Business

The ‘dog days’ of summer are here

There is no mistaking that the “dog days” of summer are here. We all know the period between July and late August when the heat ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, July 21, 2017 9:29 pm

Business

Variety is the spice of life

I’m in a rut and it looks like many of you are too. Just take an inventory of our landscapes — how many crape myrtles ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, July 14, 2017 8:12 pm

Business

It’s fig season — save some for a taste of summer in the winter

My Grandmother loved figs and summer. I always think of her in the summer when figs are in season. She made fig preserves and she ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, June 30, 2017 9:38 pm

Business

You can change the color of your hydrangea blooms

Often purchased as a gift plant, bigleaf hydrangea can be transplanted into the garden and enjoyed year after year. Bigleaf hydrangea prefers morning sun, afternoon ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, June 23, 2017 9:31 pm

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