Spring-Blooming Bulbs
Spring-blooming bulbs are a sign that winter is coming to a close. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens talks about some of the earliest flowers of spring including grape hyacinth, true hyacinth, and daffodils. Dale also shows how to pick a daffodil to avoid spreading viruses between plants.
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Encouraging Tree Feeder Root Growth
This week in the garden certified arborist Wes Hopper shows how to use a trowel or shovel to loosen the soil under a small tree to encourage feeder root growth. >>Watch
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Daffodils That Don’t Require Chilling 
Most spring-blooming bulbs require winter chilling to form a flower for the next spring. But, Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says Tazetta daffodils will bloom without winter chill. >>Watch |
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Cutting Back Ornamental Grasses
Dead ornamental grasses can be beautiful in the winter garden, but before they start growing in the spring you should cut them back. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond shows two ways to cut back grasses. >>Watch
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Severe Winter Plant Damage and What to Do About It
After unusually cold temperatures for your area, many plants can look like they are dead or badly damaged. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond shows some plants that look to be in bad shape and talks about what to do. She also shows how to tell if part of a plant survived the cold weather. >>Watch
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Fences to Keep the Critters Out of the Garden
There are many fences available and some do better than others at keeping animals out of the garden. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about the different kinds. >>Watch
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What can I do to ensure my byzantine gladiolus survives transplant?
Byzantine gladiolus grow from a corm which is similar to a bulb. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says they are easily moved when they are dormant. He also gives some care suggestions to make sure your gladiolus blooms for years to come. >>Watch
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I have high N, P, and K in my soil. Should I not fertilize this year?
You should probably hold back on the fertilizer. High levels of phosphorus and potassium will stay high for a long time, probably years. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says he would not fertilize. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says too high of fertilizer will tie up other nutrients in the soil. >>Watch
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Besides dividing peonies, how else can you contain the width?
Peonies will naturally expand over time. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says you can take a shovel and cut off a piece at the edge of the clump without digging them all up. >>Watch
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Is it best to plant Japanese boxwood or English boxwood in the Mid-South?
Asian (Japanese) boxwoods are the best option for the south-eastern United States. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says English boxwood can’t survive the hot, humid summers and heavy soils of the southeast. It is also very susceptible to boxwood blight. He recommends some Asian types that will do well here. >>Watch
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Is there anything I could add to my garden soil to keep it from clumping when I turn it over?
Organic material is a good choice to help loosen soil. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says he mixes pine bark into soil to keep it loose. He also recommends red sand. >>Watch
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