A widespread and destructive disease, verticillium wilt is caused by a fungus that invades and plugs water-conducting tissues in roots and stems. A common symptom is wilting on one side of the plant. Leaves turn yel
Many warm-season grasses are sold as sprigs or plugs. A sprig is a piece of grass stem with roots and blades. A plug is a small square or circle cut from sod. Early spring is the best time to plant sprigs and plugs.
A little extra care will keep your annuals looking attractive all season long.PinchingThough most annuals are bred to be compact and well branched, some, including petunia and geranium (Pelargonium), benefit from pi
GROUNDCOVERSDwarf periwinkle (Vinca minor): 4-6 in. tall, 3 ft. wide; lavender-blue flowers in spring. Low water; fire resistant. Climate zones 1-3 from the Sunset Western Garden Book.Ice plant (Delosperma nubigenum
Many annuals, wildflowers, and vegetables can be seeded directly in the garden, either broadcast over a bed to give a planted-by-Nature look or sown in the traditional rows of a vegetable or cutting garden.Certain e
Fitness enthusiasts once claimed that the only way to stay in shape was to go for the burn. It didnt take long for many of us to realize that extreme exercise can be hard on the body ― and difficult to sustain. Nowa
Before actually digging your plot, draw a rough plan on paper. Be sure to place tall vegetables to the north, so they wont shade short ones. Get some garden design ideas here.Start with careful soil preparation; you
Setting other plants among established shrubs
Planting annuals and perennials among established shrubs can be tricky. If youre constantly setting in and removing plants, the shrubs root systems will be disturbed. Tough, carefree shrubs may not be bothered by su
In their larval stage, many beetles bore into trees or tunnel just beneath the bark. As they feed, they encircle entire branches and even the trunk, cutting off the trees supply of water and nutrients. Early symptom
Any discussion of garden soil starts with some basic geology. Soil includes rock that has been worn down into mineral particles of various sizes. Imagine your garden as a pile of boulders. Now imagine wind and water
Slideshow: Four eye-popping bouquetsThe most refreshing time in a cutting garden is the morning, when the sun is still low. Enjoy the moment by putting together a few bouquets right near your flower beds ― and let t
Fighting weeds with herbicides
Synthetic herbicides are not recommended for food gardens. In home ornamental gardens, they should be your last resort, called into play only when other methods have failed. Beyond the risks they may pose to health
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SHOPPING Fresh holiday color-makers. If youre looking for alternatives to poinsettias, these indoor plants have colorful flowers or foliage: azaleas, bromeliads (Guzmania hybrids), Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera
Gummosis and canker are both terms used to describe various bacterial or fungal diseases that cause oozing, sunken lesions on trunks or limbs of afflicted trees and shrubs. The problem is most commonly seen on fruit
If an established bulb planting has begun to bloom sparsely, the cause is probably overcrowding - and that means its time to dig and divide.Youll also need to divide bulbs if you want to make more plantings of a fav
A little bit flower child, a little more rock n roll, funky Crocs Footwear is setting a stylish pace. Developed by a Colorado team using a pliable resin, these naturally antimicrobial shoes cushion feet, wont slip o
Refresh clumps of bearded iris and gain new plants by dividing their underground stems (called rhizomes) anytime after bloom; in desert areas, wait until soil cools in fall.1. With a spading fork or a spade, gently
When autumn leaves carpet your lawn in shades of red, orange, yellow, or brown, you know you have a busy Saturday ahead. If you dont quickly remove the fallen leaves, rain can turn them into a sodden mat that will s
SIZE: 10 by 15 feetTIME: 1 day for shopping and soil prep, 1 day to plantCOST: About $500 (chair and table not included)This little garden, designed by Judy Wigand of Judys Perennials in San Marcos, California, make
PlantPlant bare-root blackberries, grapes, hardy kiwis, raspberries, strawberries, and tree fruits while nurseries still have them in Sunset climate zones 1-3. Bare-root stock is gone, so purchase containerized plan
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