This Week In the Garden
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Cutting Back Evergreen Solomon’s Seal in the Spring
After the long winter evergreen Solomon’s seal (Disporopsis) will look worn. Kyle McLane from Dixon Gallery and Gardens shows how to cut back last year’s growth to let this year’s growth come out and grow.
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Extending the Life of Freshly Cut Tulips
With proper care freshly cut tulips can last for up to two weeks inside. Kyle McLean, Manager of Grounds Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens shows how to cut a tulip and talks about what to do to make it last indoors.
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Revitalize Your Ferns in the SpringRejuvenate your ferns by removing last year's foliage. In this tutorial, Kyle McLane, Manager of Grounds Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, guides you through the delicate process of trimming away the old leaves to make room for new growth. Learn why it's crucial to trim carefully, avoiding the emerging fiddleheads, and discover the best timing for this rejuvenating task in early spring. You'll ensure your ferns thrive, eliminating unsightly foliage from your garden landscape.
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Correct Planting DepthTo thrive plants need to be planted at the correct depth. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper shows example of cauliflower plants planted too deep, too shallow and just right.
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