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Understanding Why Hydrangeas Fail to Bloom
The biggest reason hydrangeas fail to bloom often comes down to one simple mistake: pruning at the wrong time. However, the answer isn't always that straightforward. Different hydrangea species develop flower buds in different ways, and weather conditions can also play a major role. Understanding which type of hydrangea is growing in the landscape is the first step toward enjoying reliable blooms year after year. Continue reading the full article here.
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This Week in the Garden
Fall Webworms in Trees: Why You Don’t Need to Worry
Fall webworms are common summer and fall pests that create noticeable silk nests on the outer ends of tree branches. While the webbing can look alarming, healthy trees can typically tolerate the feeding damage without long-term harm. >>Watch
Garden Notes
Prevent Girdling Roots by Fixing Circling Roots at Planting 
Before planting any woody shrub or tree, it is important to inspect the root ball for circling roots and correct them to prevent future problems. Circling roots that are left in place can continue to grow as the tree matures, eventually wrapping around the trunk and becoming girdling roots. These roots restrict the movement of water and nutrients and slowly choke the tree. >>Watch |
Summer Tomato Tips
Summertime heat can be hard on tomato plants. Alainia Hagerty from tomatobaby.com gives some pointers on how to keep your tomatoes going all summer long. The heat makes it hard for tomatoes to be pollinated. She shows a way to help pollinate the flowers. She also talks about fungicide sprays.
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How a Tree Works
Certified Arborist Wes Hopper explains the basics of how trees work. Trees use photosynthesis to convert nutrients into sugars for the tree to use. Wes also explains how the vascular system in the tree transports water and nutrients from the roots up to the leaves, and the sugars from photosynthesis from the leaves to the other parts of the tree.
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The Worst Weeds
What are the worst weeds in your garden? Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison goes over several lists of the worst weeds and throws in some weeds of his own. >>Watch
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Planting Shrubs in Wet Soils
Create a Beautiful Container Garden
Tomato Spray Schedule
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Viewer Questions
How do I help my fiddle leaf fig recover from a freeze?
A hard freeze can be especially damaging to tropical plants like the fiddle leaf fig, which is not cold hardy and often will not survive freezing temperatures. If a fiddle leaf fig does survive a freeze, Camille Newsom, Gardens Manager at UT Gardens-Jackson, says recovery starts by pruning back damaged growth to healthy green nodes (buds) where new growth can emerge. >>Watch
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Why Are My Aucuba Leaves Turning Yellow?
Yellow leaves on an Aucuba plant can leave gardeners wondering whether they should remove them or let nature take its course. This gardening Q&A explains why older Aucuba leaves naturally turn yellow, when yellowing may signal problems like poor drainage or root rot, and why removing healthy leaves too quickly can do more harm than good. >>Watch
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How do I take care of Boston ferns?
Boston fern care can be simple when you understand what these tropical plants need. Learn how to provide the right light, humidity, and watering routine to keep Boston ferns healthy and looking their best. UT Extension experts talk about growing Boston ferns outdoors, protecting them from cold temperatures, and how to overwinter ferns so they can return year after year. >>Watch
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What Is This Strange Purple Flower?
This is a beautiful purple passion flower vine, also called maypop. It is native to the south-east United States and has one of the most unique flowers you’ll find. Learn how passion flower grows, why it attracts Gulf fritillary butterflies, how it spreads naturally, and how this fascinating vine can become a beautiful addition to a garden landscape. >>Watch
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Why are my green figs not getting ripe?
This is probably because of lack of water. If you water your tree the figs will ripen. >>Watch
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