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How-ToCan My Plant Be Saved From Root Rot?
Got a plant with wilting leaves even though it is getting plenty of water? Your plant might have a root-rot disease. A close relative to other diseases like sudden oak…
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How-ToWhat Is Coppicing, and How Is It Done?
Coppicing is an age-old practice in which a tree or shrub is cut to the ground or almost to the ground. This severe cutback stimulates the root system to produce…
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How-ToHow to Protect and Revive Plants After an Unexpected Freeze
The 2022 holiday season in the South and southeastern United States blew in with a winter storm that will not soon be forgotten. Our region missed much of the snowfall…
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How-ToHow to Protect and Revive Plants After an Unexpected Freeze
The 2022 holiday season in the South and southeastern United States blew in with a winter storm that will not soon be forgotten. Our region missed much of the snowfall…
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DesignWax Begonias and Other Annuals to Start Early
When it comes to seed sowing, many of us in the North are eager to get things going as early as possible. More often than not, however, we are advised…
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How-ToHow to Protect Broadleaf Evergreens from Winter Damage
Broadleaf evergreens such as southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora and cvs., Zones 6–10) are a welcome sight in winter, adding color to the dormant landscape. These plants, however, are often susceptible…
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DesignEpisode 125: Sensational Seed Heads
Flowers and foliage get most of the fanfare, but a plant with eye-catching seed heads will add interest for weeks or even months after its bloom time is over. The…
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How-ToHow to Winterize Your Irrigation System
When I first moved to Colorado, I learned the hard way about the need to winterize my irrigation system. Never having had a system, I had no idea how it…
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How-ToA Step-by-Step Guide to Two Grafting Techniques
Cleft and side veneer are two frequently used grafting methods in horticulture. Each has its pros and cons. Some species have also shown to do better with one method over…
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How-ToPlant Grafting 101
Nearly every gardener has purchased a plant that was propagated through grafting. Grafting has been used by plant growers for thousands of years, and many of the most popular shrubs…
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