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IN THE GARDEN: Water, fertilize and prune petunias for best blooms
Q Can you tell me why my petunias look like this? (See reader's photo below)
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It feels like summer!
The temperature and humidity have gone up!
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Subscriber ExclusiveElephant ears come in all shapes, colors and care needs
Gardeners across the South have long planted a group of large-foliage plants in their gardens with the common name of elephant ear. These distinctive plants ca…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Potted holiday amaryllis bulbs can do well outdoors
DEAR JANET: In March, I pulled some pots with amaryllis bulbs from my garage and left them in the front flower bed. When the leaves sprouted, there were bulbs.…
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A Pink Blueberry
It may sound like an oxymoron, but it is great tasting as well as pretty.
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Common disease defoliates red top photenias
DEAR JANET: Could you please identify the problem with this leaf? We have four of these trees that line our patio and provide wonderful shade. Each of the tree…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBREAKING GROUND: Harvest cool season vegetables while planting for the summer
We have had more than our fair share of storm damage the past few years. Some gardeners may need to rethink their once-shade gardens until new trees can be pla…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Don’t plant invasive privet
DEAR JANET: I'm hoping you can help me identify the tree in the photos I'm attaching... I always enjoyed it. It draped over my fence and was so pretty in the s…
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Cicadas!
It is cicada-geddon in some states.
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Our gardens are popping with color
What a difference a year makes!
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Seasonal Color
I have finally planted summer color.
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The Porter Prize
Honoring one of our own.
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Subscriber ExclusiveConsider the 2024 Arkansas Diamond plants for your garden
New for 2024 is Evolvulus Beach Bum Blue, Lantana Hot Blooded Red, Amsonia hubrichtii, commonly called Arkansas Blue Star, and Setcreasea pallida or Purple Hea…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Watch for diseases that can kill trees, other plants
DEAR JANET: I'm sending a picture of a bush to ask if you can identify it. Our son trimmed it last fall and it's grown back quickly as you can see. Would appre…
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Invasive Plants
Sometimes a plant gets too happy!
