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By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension The Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale is happening on May 3 ...
The tree walk brought together 30 plant enthusiasts, from seasoned botanists to curious first-timers. As the group meandered ...
Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says mature trees such as oak or maples with larger leaves can make it tough for turfgrass ...
If you’re looking to boost your property value, investing in the right plants might be a surprisingly effective strategy.
the leaves turn from green to maroon, and the tree produces small, hard brown pears that are often eaten by birds. The trees also have "large egg-shaped" buds that are covered in light brown ...
I’ve enjoyed the beauty of spring. First, the little white lily of the valley flowers appeared. Next came the cheery ...
There’s a range of flowering cherries, including smaller species for gardeners with limited space, to those that will grow to around 15 metres. Choice is therefore based on blossom colour and habit, ...
Cottonwoods, along with related big-toothed and trembling aspens, are poplars — some of New England’s fastest-growing tree ...
Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," ...
Santi recommends the following planting distances for trees and other types of vegetation: Small shrubs (under 3 feet tall): 3 to 4 feet from the foundation Medium shrubs (3 to 5 feet tall): 4 to 6 ...
From the turning of the fagus to the flutter of falling elm leaves, a red-golden carpet is unfurling across the more ...
The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...