Indoor gardens bring nature inside city homes
The piece argues indoor flower gardens offer daily nature amid city noise. It notes light as key and lists plants suited to indoor warmth 68 to 70 degrees, including aspidistra sansevieria pandanus and various palms. It highlights Paradise Palm and bulbs like amaryllis with care to bloom annually.
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Tree Moving in Winter A Practical Guide
Horticultural experts advise moving evergreens, shrubs, and large plants in fall or winter before ground freezes. Dig a wide trench and cup shaped root ball, undercut deeply, fill the trench with leaves, wet soil, or straw, and tow the ball to its new location on ice or frozen ground using rollers or planks.
Ideal Weather Encourages Bulb Planting This Fall
Long lasting Indian Summer favors planting spring flowering bulbs such as tulips and hyacinths. Plant six inch deep holes pointed end up, water well, then mulch after ground freezes to protect bulbs through winter. Remove mulch in early spring as sprouts appear. Retail stores still offer bulbs with good color variety for early purchase.
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Master landscape plans extend home’s curb appeal
Outdoor decorating hinges on a permanent color scheme and expert landscape planning. AAN nurseryman guidance helps choose trees and shrubs, draft a flexible master plan, and decide room-like outdoor areas while accommodating existing plantings and future growth.
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