Compost turns garbage into garden treasure
Pound Ridge New York reader extols compost as renewable dark gold with kitchen scraps leaves and grass clippings turning into humus for vegetables and ornamentals. He cites Ruth Stout mulching methods and suggests practical steps for home gardeners while noting enclosure options and supplier contact.
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Pound Ridge
Gardener's Supply Co
Intervale Road
Burlington
Rodale
Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening
Ruth Stout
Stout
Connecticut
Japanese Maple Bright Fall Color Show and Care tips
Aiken County Master Gardeners note Japanese maples offer vivid fall color lasting up to three weeks and may provide year round interest with spring and summer foliage. Trees range from four feet to fifty feet, adapt as shrub or single stem, with care focusing on well drained neutral to slightly acidic soil, rich in organic matter, careful root handling, winter watering, and wind and frost protection.
Plan for a Beautiful Flower Garden Tips
Plan for a beautiful flower garden with organic matter to conserve water. Transplants should go in on a cloudy day or late afternoon to reduce stress. Use Weed-Block fabric and Cloud Cover spray to deter weeds and protect plants. For more information contact Jacki Despot at 205-533-7709.
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Jacki Despot
Pee Dee hosts Fall Plant and Flower Festival
Pee Dee State Farmers Market in Florence hosts a three day Fall Plant and Flower Festival from October 3 to 5 featuring plants trees shrubs and decorating items plus produce lawn and garden gear and experts. Free admission and parking with hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. festival sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. For details contact Betty Boykin at 803-665-5144.
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Florence
Pee Dee State
Sthannua
Lucas Street
Darlington
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Betty Boykin
Japanese maple adds color and care in summer yards
In heat, keep trees hydrated with a regular watering schedule as rainfall varies. Plant under filtered sunlight to reduce sun stress. The variety has few insect or disease problems and benefits from a compact planting area for best shape and foliage. The Japanese maple enhances local color.
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Wanda Novak
Aiken County Master Gardeners
Whiskey Road
Aiken Mall
Secon Focrnae
Margaret L. Parrish
South Aiken Executive Center
Millbrook Ave
Aiken
Bodie
Ridge Spring
Hwy. 23
Sta-Green
Corle
Bahia
Ava
Ilable Vs. Coward-Corley
Park Ave
Pee Dee
Medicaid
I-Care
Aiken Area
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