Hire a Professional Lawn Care Service or Do It Yourself? An important first step is to understand what areas the company will take care of and what areas of lawn care are still the responsibility of the homeowner. If either side doesn’t hold up their end of the bargain, the lawn may suffer. There are […]
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Does a doctor write a prescription based on guesses? Of course not. Medication is prescribed only after appropriate consultations, examinations, testing, and diagnosis has taken place. Do farmers and homeowners fertilize based on guesses? Sometimes, the answer is yes, sadly. And, although the comparison may not be perfect, the concept I’m trying to convey is
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Ornamental grasses can be cut back any time from fall to spring, but I like to leave them in place over the winter. They bring motion and texture to the garden when they’re desperately needed! By late winter, heavy snows and ice start to break the grasses though, and that can create quite a mess
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Anyone can develop a green thumb, as long as they’re willing to invest a little time, patience and elbow grease. Good planning is essential to successful gardening. Start your garden off right by selecting a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, if possible. Good drainage of excess water is critical.
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What is winter seed sewing? Learn all about sewing seeds in the winter, using plastic milk or water bottles. Select the article below: Winter Seed Sewing Article
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Grow a champion garden with award-winning plants. A plant showcasing a long season of showy blooms that is also drought tolerant, deer resistant, and visited by native pollinators is a prized addition for any garden. Yarrow, the International Herb Association’s 2024 Herb of the Year, earned the valuable title because it possesses all four qualities.
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Though your aching back may not agree, recent heavy snows actually will be good for your garden and landscape. Snow provides moisture as well as protection from cold and wind. Snow is an excellent insulator against low temperatures and excessive winds. The extent of protection depends on the depth of snow. In addition, the soil
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Sure, we can make plans for when spring comes, but I really miss my fresh greens! When hydroponics came into my consciousness, it was a very different thing from all the systems I’ve seen before. First, hydroponics is defined as a soil free growing system to help plants grow by providing water and nutrients. The
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Winter is a stressful time for many plants in the landscape, given the drought conditions brought on by freezing temperatures and the effects of extreme cold. Although these stressors typically don’t impact our houseplants the same way, indoor plants experience their own form of winter stress, making wintertime one of the most common times of
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If you didn’t use up all the garden seed you bought this year, much of it can be stored for use in
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Founded in 1998, the purpose of the LaPorte County Extension Master Gardeners Association, a non-profit organization, is to promote the art, science, education and pleasure of gardening in the Community, in cooperation with Purdue Extension, LaPorte County, Indiana.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
LA PORTE COUNTY OFFICE
2857 W. State Road 2, Suite A
La Porte, IN 46350
219-324-9407
Kathy Ulman – Secretary
Purdue University Is An Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution
Founded in 1998, the purpose of the LaPorte County Master Gardener Association, a non-profit organization, is to promote the art, science, education and pleasure of gardening in the Community, in cooperation with Purdue Extension, LaPorte County, Indiana.
REFERENCE LINKS
PURDUE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
LA PORTE COUNTY OFFICE
2857 W. State Road 2, Suite A
La Porte, IN 46350
219-324-9407
Tina DeWitt – Secretary
Purdue University Is An Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution