Irrigation for Garden Vegetables
Vegetables need to be watered on a regular basis. If the vegetables are being grown in the ground, then …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
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Irrigating Tree and Shrub Beds
Trees and shrubs need water too. In reality, they need just as much water as the lawn. However, most …
Irrigation for a Healthy Lawn
Irrigating the lawn is something that is often either done too frequently or not at all. Studies have shown …
Creating a Pollinator Garden
I read an article recently from National Wildlife Federation announcing that June is Pollinator Month. Of course, they were …
Invasive Species and Poolside Pests
With summer here many of us are drawn to the swimming pool. Whether it is a big pool for …
Squash Vine Borer Prevention
I was out inspecting a garden recently and noticed a couple of insects that I thought were worth noting. The …
Start Fertilizing Your Lawn
Although our lawns may have suffered a little setback from April frost, if they aren’t already completely greened up …
Plant What You Like to Eat
It’s not too late to plant a vegetable garden. There are still lots of plants in the garden centers. …
Blooming Plant Gifts
Many people like to give live plants to their mothers for Mother’s Day so I did a little looking …
Fertilize to Encourage Healthy Growth
As the soil warms-up we are seeing more flowers on the trees and shrubs. This is a good indicator …
Cover Tender Summer Crops
Quite often I’ve heard the saying from long time gardeners that Good Friday is a great time to start …
Sharpen Your Mower Blade
I took the lawn mower out for the first time since November and mowed down the weeds in the …