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How Slow-Release Fertilizer Works
Slow-release fertilizer allows you to fertilize plants over several months with only one application. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond uses slow-release fertilizer to fertilize some basil. She also talks about how it works by releasing fertilizer over time. >>Watch
UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper looks at a clematis and spots an insect egg mass. It is the egg sack of the praying mantis. Chris talks about doing research if you find an egg mass and figuring out if it is beneficial. >>Watch
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Planting Coleus, Pentas and Vinca
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Containing Mint in the Garden
Mint can be very invasive, and it will rapidly spread and take over your garden. There is a way to contain it and Master Gardener John Peterson shows how to do it. John explains that mint produces stolens, or underground stems, that will root and spread. >>Watch
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Eleven Common Landscape Mistakes
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What can I do to stop small branches from growing out of an oak tree trunk?
Some growth is natural and can’t be stopped. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says it is called epicormic growth. Excessive epicormic growth may be a sign the tree canopy is stressed. She recommends examining the top of the tree for diseases or other problems that would make the tree want to make new branches. >>Watch
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These are snails. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says they like to eat your tender plant leaves. If there are too many of them, they can cause significant damage. >>Watch
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What is this weed? It is taking over my lawn. A: Corn Speedwell
This is corn speedwell. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper and University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond talk about ways to eliminate corn speedwell. >>Watch
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