Cultivating diversity in your garden with wildflowers
An article urges replacing monoculture gardens with diverse wildflower plantings. It outlines seasonal bloom patterns, annual biennial and perennial roles, and practices to maintain color and variety, including reseeding and cutting aggressive perennials. It also provides sources for seeds and seed suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildflower Group
The
American Seed Trade Association
13Th St
N.W
South
Washington, D.C
Non lawn trend appeals to environmentalists in suburbs
A suburban homeowner champions a low maintenance lawn approach using natural processes and no chemicals. Roy mows, clippings feed soil, grass dormants in drought, and barefoot walking remains enjoyable. Abby Adams, author, promotes eco friendly yard ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Controlling common poisonous plants in local areas
Poison ivy Rhus radicans is common in our area growing on buildings trees fences and on the ground in pastures and noncrop land. It is a woody perennial reaching up to eight feet and reproduces by creeping roots and birds dispersed seeds. Leaves come in threes on stems with three leaflets varying in margin and size.
Poison Ivy Control Guidelines for Year-Round Safety
All parts of poison ivy are toxic year round. Contact can occur by brushing, clothing, tools, pet hair, or smoke. For control, clip at ground level repeatedly, tillage or mowing over years, or dig out with roots in small beds. Wear waterproof gloves and consult local Clemson Extension for herbicide guidelines and proper label use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson Extension
Conservation district holds board meeting in Aiken
The Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular board meeting today at 1 p.m. in the Aiken County Agriculture Services Center.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arly
Y Adams
Abby Adams
Workman Publishing
Aiken Standard
Wana Bulders
Lifetin
PVLSN
APARE
Wrightsbro
al Bes Linies
Weston
Augusta
Broad Street
Lui
Giani Tropical
Frea
Florida
Hadley
VTA Rao
EPA
U.S.A
Park Ave
Garden Club
West Low Country
Garden Club of
South Carolina
Williston First
Longwood Gardens
Philadelphia
Kennett Square
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!