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Potted Flowers on Deck
June 23, 2022

Planting in Flower Pots

Get your pots cleaned up and set up the right way so you will have happy plants that thrive all season long. Don’t start planting until your pots are ready to do their job. Make sure your containers are well prepared, draining properly and protected from the elements so they’ll be easier to maintain. Here’s […]
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Japanese Beetle on Leaf
June 19, 2022

Controlling Japanese Beetles in Your Garden

Japanese beetles were not much of a problem in the United States until about 1919, when this ravenous native of Japan began a serious invasion, probably after hitchhiking to North American on imported ornamental plants. Today, they are a serious nuisance to gardeners and farmers across North America. The adult Japanese beetles that eat so […]
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Planting in garden
June 14, 2022

Al’s Gardening Tip of the Week – Plant More Seeds

Plant seeds for a second crop of vegetables. Succession planting enables you to extend the harvest season and enjoy fresh flowers and vegetables for a longer period of time. Some vegetables that are candidates are beans, zucchini and lettuce. Farmers succession plant sweet corn, paying close attention to the days to harvest for the particular […]
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Birds at Feeder
June 10, 2022

Attracting Birds to Your Yard in the Fall

Attracting and watching wild birds right in your own yard or garden are great activities year-round, but as migratory birds pass through on their way south and winter-resident species work to fatten up for the winter, autumn is a great time to think about how to support these feathered friends. Plant Native Shrubs You can […]
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Birds at feeder
June 10, 2022

Birdfeeding 101

This is a popular time of year to feed birds. Watching birds at the feeder is a fun and educational family activity that you can do from within the house when the days are cold or rainy. November through April are especially good times to hang feeders, providing winter birds a source of food at […]
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DIY Wreath Making
June 10, 2022

DIY Wreath Making

Ever wanted to craft your own festive wreath? Check out these popular wreath forms and how to navigate making the perfect wreath you’ve envisioned. Foam Foam wreath forms come in either green or white. Sometimes called “extruded foam wreaths,” they’re made up of a very firm dry floral foam. They typically cost around $8 and […]
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Planting flower bulb
June 10, 2022

Planting Bulbs for Spring Blooms

Many of the most familiar bulbs in the flower world are spring-blooming species. But, in order to bloom, these spring-bloomers need to be planted several months earlier. The general rule of thumb is that spring-blooming bulbs require a period of cold-chilling and thus should be planted in the fall. But fall is a long season, and […]
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Cute Pumpkin Jack O' Lantern
June 9, 2022

Make Your Jack-O-Lantern Last Longer

At this time of year, as the weather cools and the leaves start to fall, it is tempting to carve a pumpkin in preparation for Halloween. But carved pumpkins, unfortunately, do not last. They look good for up to five days, but then they start to soften, fall in on themselves, and turn black with […]
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Vine on Pergola
June 8, 2022

How to Grow Vines on Your Pergola

An outdoor space is a bonus wherever you live, especially if you have the room to create some outdoor seating. Structures like a pergola provide protection from the sun and lend a certain bit of style to your yard—but they can bring more of both if you cover them in creeping vines. These tall, often wooden structures usually […]
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