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Celebrate Earth Day - plant some trees!

It seems that the calendar is becoming filled with "Days" – as well as "Weeks" and "Months" – that are designated to celebrate even the most obscure events. But there is one very important event we all need to remember: Earth Day, celebrated on April 22 every year. Earth Day is the brainchild of Earth Day Network, a nonprofit organization that coordinates activities worldwide. The network is still headed by Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes, organizers of the first Earth Day held in 1970. >From my point of view (and probably from yours too, since you're reading this...

Christmas tree raises issues! FAQ

Question: Would you mind answering a question for me? My neighbor threw away a beautiful cut-trunk Christmas tree. None of the needles have fallen off yet, and there are still some tiny buds on the needles remaining. It is in terrific shape (I'm not certain what type of evergreen it is.) Can this tree be replanted? Is there anything I can do to replant it? If not, how may I best use it in my backyard habitat? Answer: With no roots I am afraid it will not make it. If you have a pond you could put the end in a bucket of cement and sink it for a fish habitat. Fish like a place to hide when they...

Crisp Fall days: Perfect for planting... and planning

When Autumn comes around we see our trees and plants getting ready for their "long winter's nap" and it's only natural to think that we can begin to take it easy too. However, with a little deeper thought, we can see that Fall is one of the most important times for us to pay attention to our landscape. In a recent column, I discussed some of the ways we can prepare the land for winter. Of course what we are really doing is setting the scene for the best possible growing conditions for next Spring and Summer. This is such an important topic that we're going to continue our thoughts...

Easy Fall Propagation Techniques

As a home gardener, fall should be a very special time for you. Fall is the best season of the year for plant propagation, especially for home gardeners who do not have the luxury of intermittent mist. The technique that I am going to describe here can be equally effective for evergreens as well as many deciduous plants. The old rule of thumb was to start doing hardwood cuttings of evergreens after you have experienced at at least two hard freezes. After two hard freezes the plants are completely dormant. However, based on my experience it is beneficial to start doing your evergreen cuttings...

7 Fall garden fix-its now save problems next spring

Here’s what you DON’T want to say next spring: “I wish I’d taken care of that in the fall!” To avoid giving yourself a dope-slap a few months from now, follow this fall fix-it checklist. The last of the leaves - Promise yourself not to put away the rake and the leaf blower until all the leaves have fallen from your trees. It’s tempting to allow the final leaves to form a carpet over your lawn, but even though grass “rests” over the winter, it still reaps benefits from sunlight. A final raking now will pay dividends in the spring when your lawn comes back fresh, green and perky. Buzz cut -...

Fall planting: Four hot tips to help you plan

Yeehah! It's fall planting season! Or at least it's fall BUYING season; the time when you buy the plants for fall planting. This is always an exciting time... choosing the plants and shrubs that will give you so much pleasure next season and for many seasons to come. So much to think about! So much to choose from! Don't let it get you down. This is meant to be fun, remember? To make your fall planting plans a little easier, I'm giving you a list of four pointers to help you choose the plants that are right for you and your landscape. # 1. Budget . Before you start shopping for your fall...

Fall planting: should you fertilize now?

The crisp weather... the golden leaves swirling in sudden gusts of chill breezes. Yes: fall is definitely here, and for landscapers and gardeners, this is that special time when we devote our outdoor time to planting... with visions of spring and summer blooms dancing in our heads! QUESTION: "We're in the middle of fall planting and we have a question. Should we fertilize as we plant?" – M & P. ANSWER: In my opinion, there is really no reason to fertilize in the fall since the sap is ready to go down and the plant is preparing to go into dormancy. However, it is an excellent time to build...

Fall weather is perfect for planting!

Crisp, cool mornings. Perfect "sleeping weather"at night. Plant catalogs and landscaping "how to" books piling up on the coffee table. It must be Fall! Fall is my favorite time of the year for so many reasons, not just the wonderful weather. This is that special time of year when we prepare and plant now, anticipating a wonderful Spring and Summer a few months in the future. Let's take a look at four areas pertinent to the season: pruning, weed control, budgeting and tree selection. Pruning The end of Summer and the very beginning of Fall is a...

Five "must do" tips for winter landscapers

Once again, it's that special time of year between Thanksgiving and the New Year. The days are shorter and there seems to be more to pack into each of them. With so many demands on our attention, it's easy to forget about our landscape at this time of year. Especially when it's really cold outside! But there are some garden and landscape-related activities that you should be taking care of this month. I call this... The "What To Do Before Santa Gets Here" list! 1. It's Tool Time Your tools are probably leaning against the wall of your garage or basement, still caked with the dried-on dirt...

Five quick tips to enhance your May landscape

If you are like me, you’ve noticed that there are plenty of activities to keep you busy around your landscape right now! My electronic mailbag has been filling up with a lot of questions and comments from readers, all of which have received personal responses, and in this column I’ll include one of those Q and A’s. But first, a quick checklist of five of those “landscape activities” to jog your memory! 1. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to rake out your flower beds to remove leftover winter mulch, old twigs and garden litter. But mind your step! Be careful not to tread on new growth...

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