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Elephant 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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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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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!
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Replace dogwoods when they decline
DEAR JANET: Can you tell me what this plant is? It volunteered last year in my yard, and I potted it to see what might become of it. It was in my garage over t…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Make sure to water large shade trees during dry periods
DEAR JANET: I planted this tulip poplar tree about 24 years ago, and I've never had any problems until late last summer. I noticed several limbs were bare and …
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Subscriber ExclusiveBREAKING GROUND: Plenty of garden work to do
By now, all of your summer blooming shrubs that needed pruning should have had their haircut. If you didn't get around to pruning, let these summer bloomers ha…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Time to plant annuals in central and south Arkansas
DEAR JANET: In a recent column there was a question asked about pruning a chaste tree. You responded with it being a vitex. I was afraid I had pruned mine too …
