Colorful Annuals Guide for New Home Gardens
The article advises new homeowners to use annual flowers for color, with permanent trees and vines where possible. It describes planting through black plastic to cut weeding, soil preparation, marking areas with wooden labels, spacing guidance, transplanting seedlings, and watering to rely on rain through plastic slits.
Daylily: Queen Of Midsummer in Full Garden Glory
Daylilies, Greek named Hemerocallis meaning beautiful for a day, boast wide color range and heights from 12 inches to four feet. Once limited to hybrids since 1930, modern varieties derive chiefly from A B Stout's work. ideal for landscaping, borders, rock gardens, erosion control, and mass color effects. Plant April to mid September with May and late August flowering preferred.
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Spanish Moss Dying From Unknown Blight since 1969
Washington report outlines an unknown blight attacking Spanish moss a long Southern landmark. Scientists seek the agent blamed for the decline while noting the plant’s mythic lore and wide range from the Gulf states to Virginia. Edward Allen of the Florida Agricultural Extension cites suspected blossoms in the leaves.
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