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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Silky Thread Grass: Fiber Most Slender

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No longer are grasses simply used in lawns as outdoor carpeting. Ornamental grasses have become increasingly popular in recent years for pr...

FAQ: Can you suggest some shade-loving perennials?

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Q. Can you suggest some shade-loving perennials? Our climate zone is 7. A.  If you want ground cover perennials for shade that will tole...
Thursday, January 2, 2014

Woodlawn - Black House, Ellsworth, ME

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The  Woodlawn - Black House Estate  near Ellsworth, its museum, gardens and park provide an enticing glimpse into the history of Maine. ...

My forced paperwhite narcissus are getting too tall and flopping over. What can I do to keep them looking nice?

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Q. My forced paperwhite narcissus are getting too tall and flopping over. What can I do to keep them looking nice? A. You must be gro...
Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Spring Cinquefoil (Potentilla neumanniana): Is it 'sink' or is it 'sank'?

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Spring cinquefoil (pronounced "sink-foil", or "sank-foil" if you prefer French), might be barely noticed if not in bloo...
Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Is it too late to force narcissus for Christmas bloom?

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Q. I would like to force bowls of paperwhite narcissus for Christmas gifts. If I start them now, will they bloom in time for Christmas? ...
Thursday, December 5, 2013

Is it too late to plant fall bulbs?

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Q. Is it too late to plant fall bulbs? Narcissus bulb A. That depends on where you live. If your soil is frozen, you are too late....
Friday, November 22, 2013

Behind A Garden Wall: Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland

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Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland is a pleasant place we return to often. Set on 54 acres surrounded by woodland, you hardly know you ...
Monday, November 18, 2013

Is it okay to plant cold-hardy perennials during freezing weather?

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Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels Q. Is it okay to plant cold-hardy perennials during freezing weather? A. It is okay to plant som...
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The Garden Of St. John's Church, Savannah, GA

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St. John's Church, Savannah, GA About St. John's Church in Savannah, GA , Linton Weeks wrote, "St. John's Church is...
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

FAQ: Can I prune my perennials back in fall?

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  Q.  A lot of my perennials are looking worn out and unsightly. Can I prune them back in fall? A friend told me I should wait until spring...
Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Do you have any ideas to spruce up our house for sale?

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Plenty of daffodils will help sell your house in spring. Q . We are planning to sell our house next spring. Our realtor says we should...
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

How DEEP do you plant bare root Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' - Dwarf Mondo Grass - divisions?

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Q.  How DEEP do you plant bare root Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' - Dwarf Mondo Grass - Bare Root? Dwarf Mondo divisions ( Ophi...
Friday, September 27, 2013

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, Florida

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In 1936, title to a tract of land known now as Washington Oaks Gardens, a Florida State Park, was received by Louise Powis Clark (18...