October 16, 2018
…s. Rough-leaf Dogwood! This tough-as-nails species (Cornus drummondii) is adapted to grow just about everywhere its much-celebrated cousin, eastern dogwood, can’t. The porcelain-white fruits will adorn…
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October 23, 2007
…rsery dedicated to the reintroduction of old garden roses. www.weAREroses.com…
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That’s powdery mildew. Researchers who are evaluating mildew resistance between varieties will look first at the flower buds, even though the disease is more obvious on the leaves. Control it with a s…
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You need to harvest the heads as soon as possible. Sudden changes to hot, dry weather can cause that, especially if it’s been cool and moist. Next time, try planting earlier, so you can harvest before…
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…of the main accomplishments of seed hybridizers in recent years….
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That’s all damage of the canna leaf roller. It encases itself within the top growth of the plants. By the time the leaves start to unfurl, the flowers have often been ruined and the leaves are peppere…
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…thrips. They’re the blond whisker-like insects that inhabit buds of multi-petaled flowers such as roses. They suck at the flower petals enough that they stop their development. That scorching is the pr…
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Generally the “public” area is the “front yard,” in Texas terms. It’s what the public sees as they approach your house. The “private” area is the back yard, where your family goes for rest and recreat…
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