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Native Plants for Xeriscaping in the Southeast U.S.
When you think of Xeriscaping you usually think of cactuses and lots of rocks, but in the South-east United States selecting the right native plants for your landscape will eliminate the need to water even in the hottest summers.
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This Week in the Garden
Pulling Straw Around Seedlings - Straw Mulch Vegetable Garden
The zucchini seeds are up, and it is time to pull the straw mulch around the young plants. The straw will shade out the weeds. Gardener Peter Richards shows how to do it >>Watch
After long periods of rain, mushrooms appear in mulch. They can spring up overnight and can be unsightly. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper talks about what to do. >>Watch |
Making Low-Sugar Strawberry
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Maximizing Your Garden with Straw Mulch
Thick straw mulch is a great way to keep weeds down in the vegetable garden and add organic matter for future years. University of Memphis Director of Landscape and avid gardener Joellen Dimond shares her insight on the benefits and techniques of utilizing straw mulch in your garden. >>Watch
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Planting Potatoes
Planting potatoes can be a rewarding endeavor for gardeners, offering the satisfaction of harvesting your own crop. UT Extension Area Specialist Walter Battle walks through the steps involved in growing potatoes, from choosing the right time to harvest and storage considerations. >>Watch
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Frogs and Toads
Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center talks about frogs and toads and why you want them in your garden. They are amphibians that are tied to water. The bumps or warts on toads are a protection. The bumps contain glands that secrete a toxin. Toads are a kind of frog. Mary has several frogs and toads with her to demonstrate the differences. >>Watch
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Planting a Rare Japanese
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Viewer Questions
Should Lilacs be deadheaded?
They don’t have to be deadheaded, but if you want to, wait until 2-3 weeks after the flowers have faded. If you leave the blooms the birds will eat the seeds during the winter. Deadheading lilacs does not improve the next year’s blooms. >>Watch
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Do I need to prune my azaleas?
No, if the plant has dead branches or other problems you should prune to fix these problems. Other than that, you can leave them alone and they will bloom every year. >>Watch
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What is wrong with my Japanese maple?
This is probably caused by environmental conditions. Possibilities include too much or too little water, a hard winter, bad drainage, or was it planted incorrectly? In any case prune off the dead branches. >>Watch
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Is there a natural way to control aphids on kale?
Aphids can attack a plant and multiply rapidly. There are several ways to naturally get rid of them. Mary Schmidt suggests squishing them or blasting them off with a stream of water. Jessie Munson also says you also can use neem oil. >>Watch
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Why is my Christmas cactus blooming in the spring?
Not all “Christmas cacti” are actually Christmas cacti. There are three different cacti that are called Christmas cacti. Each bloom at a different time. The change of blooming time may come from several factors including light and watering. >>Watch
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