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Master Gardener stays busy in October

For an early spring indoor surprise, consider planting some bulbs in a few pots. Sink the pots in the garden for 10-15 weeks, ...
As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...
Spring-blooming bulbs should go in the ground the fall before so their roots can grow to start their flowering cycle.
Fall is a fun time of year. After the worst of late summer heat lets up, the cool crisp breezes are a welcome relief. It is ...
Cut back hosta bloom stalks and black-eyed Susans to 6 inches. Fall prune only to shape roses. Dig tender caladiums, cannas, ...
Separate your laundry into whites, lights, and darks. Wash whites separately to avoid yellowing, and wash darks separately to ...
It is important to plant bulbs at the proper depth. Here in the south, smaller bulbs (anemone, ranunculus, grape hyacinth) ...
Orchids grow differently from other houseplants. Knowing how and when to prune them will give you healthier, happier plants with beautiful blooms.
Overwintering is a great way of protecting your plants from frost and wet weather, and it's especially crucial for more ...
As summer comes to an end, we anticipate what to plant this fall. The weather is bearable, and we know that this season is ...
There are many reasons bulbs won't make it to spring, including pesky squirrels that dig them up in the fall. Keep them away ...
Ornamental plants from tender bulbs grace the landscape during the growing season. Tender bulbs include dahlias, caladiums, ...