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This year, two large public rose plantings in Tyler have been observed with rose rosette disease. One was at Broadway and the ...
Mulching is a great way to prevent thistle from taking root. Doing so will help keep the plant's seeds from germinating.
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Tom Karwin, On Gardening: A plant exchange project
All gardens occasionally benefit from a substantial work-over. In today’s column, I describe such a project in my garden.
Poison hemlock, the toxic plant that killed Socrates thousands of years ago, is becoming more prevalent in the Midwest.
"The principal change in the aeoniums in this project was to propagate cuttings instead of moving whole plants," writes ...
Did you know that succulents are among the most efficient water-storing plants on Earth, capable of thriving in environments ...
At the heart of display and fair remains the friendly competition experienced by the participants in the event’s many ...
Understanding underground engineering has real world implications. Farmers often rely on ploughing to break up the soil ...
Native plants benefit local ecosystems by providing habitat and food for wildlife, especially pollinators. Private landowners play a crucial role in habitat preservation due to significant land ...
Indoor plants are a beautiful and practical addition to any home or office, offering numerous benefits that go beyond their aesthetic appeal. These ornamental plants are cultivated indoors and are ...
For example, plant pollinator-friendly flowers to attract beneficials such as ladybugs, which love to dine on aphids. Use row covers on susceptible crops to protect them, suggests Khan.
"Rocks for a local rock garden are best chosen from those that are naturally occurring in the area," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "The Santa Cruz County environment includes all three kinds of rocks: ...