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How-ToHow to Fight Back Against Japanese Beetles
When summer begins in your garden, whether on the patio or in the landscape, an ecosystem of living organisms brings insects to the front and center. The appearance of Japanese…
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How-ToMidseason Perennial Pruning
When most people think of pruning perennials, the first thing they think of is tidying up their garden before spring. However, there may be times you wish to take a…
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DesignDefining the New American Cottage Garden
Several years ago, a husband-and-wife team of travel writers from England was touring Colorado and stopped by to see my garden. After walking in the garden and comparing our gardening…
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How-ToAre Low-Mow Grasses the Way to Go?
Here in the Mid-Atlantic, we’re in a transition zone where lawn grasses are concerned. Gardens in the northern parts of our region mostly have cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass…
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How-ToInfusions of Linden and Elder
The dew-laden and steamy waves of a June breeze carry a world of scents to enjoy. Pay attention to certain trees and shrubs blossoming at this time of year. With…
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How-ToPlanting a Fruit Tree Guild
Many gardeners have heard of the “three sisters,” a traditional example of companion planting for corn, beans, and squash. Fewer gardeners are familiar with the concept of a plant guild,…
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How-ToCrape Myrtle Bark Scale: A New Pest for Southern Gardeners to Watch Out For
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp. and cvs., Zones 7-9) are truly one of the trees Southerners have come to rely on in the landscape. Plant breeding innovations over the last 30…
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How-ToSimple Steps to Prevent Powdery Mildew
If you grow common vegetable garden crops -- like beans, peas, squash, pumpkins, melons and cucumbers –- you might see a powdery white coating on leaves and stems during the…
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