Care For Poinsettias
No plant is more representative of the holiday season than the poinsettia. They are native to Mexico and typically bloom in December. It has become known as the “Christmas Plant”. With the right care, your poinsettia will continue to bloom … Continue reading
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Organic Material – Soil’s Best Friend
Organic material is essential to soil. It provides nutrients for growing plants and is beneficial to earthworms and microorganisms which aid in water and nutrient retention. It also minimizes compaction of the soil by creating pore space. Composting Compost is … Continue reading
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City Trees and Soils Have An Important Role In Fighting Climate Change
Our forests absorb more CO2 from the atmosphere than they contribute. This makes them a key player in controlling global temperatures. Studies are looking at just what environments optimize this natural process and how humans can capitalize. Even though … Continue reading
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Magnolia Scale
This summer I noticed the lower branches of my Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) covered in something dark, sooty and sticky. Examination of branches revealed small elliptical bumps, mostly on the underside of branches. This was a sure sign of Magnolia … Continue reading
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Northumberland Master Gardener’s Gardens
This month Northumberland Master Gardeners would like to share pictures of their gardens. There is a lot of interest among members to naturalize their gardens by adding native wildflowers. This helps the environment by creating diverse habitat for wildlife and … Continue reading
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Consider Adding Hydrangeas to Your Landscape
There are lots of reasons why hydrangeas are a good choice for your landscape. The most obvious reason is that hydrangeas provide long lasting bloom in your garden, starting in July and continuing through till frost. In fact, you can … Continue reading
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