Category: Gardening
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Stink Bugs
What To Do BEFORE They Devour Fruit Trees & Gardens Brown marmorated stink bugs are on the move in gardens in Connecticut, though you may see the damage left behind by the shield-shapped menace until July or August. Stink bugs’ preferred diet comes from fruit orchards, ornamental trees and garden vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and…
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Use Your Local Extension Office
Everything You Should Be Using Your Local Extension Office for (but Aren’t) Get expert information on gardening, food, conservation, urban agricullture, rabbit-raising, and more. If you grew up on a farm, participated in 40H,, or wenet to a land-grant university, you are probably already aware of what a rich resource your county extension office is…
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Heat-Tolerant Plants
Choose from these top heat-tolerant plants for your summer flower garden. Blanket Flower: The brilliant hues of the native North American blanket flower have a place in any garden. Blanket flower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Celosia: These fiery, heat-tolerant plants thrive in scorching summer weather. It will grow well in a wide…
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Use Coffee Grounds
4 Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden Once you’ve enjoyed your morning brew, consider putting the coffee grounds in your garden. These four ideas for recycling coffee grounds keep a valuable resource out of the landfill and your precious plants will reap the benefits. 1. Add Coffee Grounds to Compost Dump the daily…
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Invasive Shrubs
Never plant these invasive shrubs (and what to grow instead!) Exotic invasive shrubs pose a threat to natural areas. The qualities that make them attractive and low maintenance also allow them to survive and spread into the woods and fields. Once there, they outcompete native plants that are vital to the survival of wildlife. Removing…
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How to Clean Bird Baths
How to Clean a Bird Bath the Right Way! Offer clean water for your birds. Experts explain the best ways how to clean a bird bath and how to keep algae from growing in the water. A mixture of water and bleach can be an effective cleaning solution. Test a small area first before cleaning…
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Birds will Love these Seed Bearing Plants
Keep these seed bearing plants standing in your garden all winter long. The birds will thank you for the extra food source. Don’t cut back these seed bearing plants So you didn’t get around to cleaning out those flower beds this fall? Now you can justify it. Not only is it good for your plants,…
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How to Use Vining Plants
Easy ways to use vining plants in your garden Often overlooked, these twisting and vining plants are an incredible asset, providing shelter for wildlife, vertical color and even a bit of privacy. But, they are often misunderstood. One little known fact is wildlife welcomes vines. Flowering species yield nectar for pollinators, and some produce edible…
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Tree Diseases
Anthracnose Anthracnose is a common disease among deciduous trees, especially sycamore, ash and oak. It also affects shrubs such as privet. The disease is more prevalent during wet, cold springs. It is not a serious tree health threat and doesn’t normally require treatment. To prevent anthracnose fungi dispose of leaves and twigs, as well as…