Evergreen Yuccas and Leather Leaf in Winter Garden Notes
A reader describes Yucca species thriving in hard clay near an upper pond, noting Y. filamentosa and Y. flaccida hardy range from North Carolina to Florida and their evergreen, sharp foliage with cream blooms. He contrasts the Yuccas with Leather Leaf Viburnum Viburnum rhytidophyllum, praises winter foliage, and mentions Wayside Gardens catalog for color printing and information.
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Lena Wilson
Birmingham
North Carolina
Wayside Gardens
Mentor
Ohio
Hodges
South Carolina
Garden catalog notes on boxwood and flowering trees
A garden diary reviews Buxus Green Velvet boxwood from Ontario breeding, Pink Cloud weeping cherry, Magnolia hybrids Betty and Saucer Magnolia, and other maples. It recalls past plant losses, grafting standards, and seed germination observations alongside regional Ohio climate notes and personal plantings at White House Artesian Springs.
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Ontario
Canada
Ohio
Sheriff Street
Cleveland
White House Artesian Springs
United States
Japan
Wayside
Betty
U.S. National Arboretum
France
America
Arnold Arboretum
Laddie Mitiska
Orient
Cold Water Tips for Plants and Seedlings
Winter tap water at about 40 degrees shocks plants and slows seed germination. Let water sit overnight to dissipate fluorine and chlorine. Warm water to room temp before use. In cold soil, phosphorus deficiency slows growth. use a starter solution high in phosphorus. Yellowing and purple foliage hint at nutrient issues. keep soil barely moist and avoid overwatering. Also notes on creeping fig care and post-Christmas tree disposal.
Wetwood disease and garden tips from old garden column
Wetwood disease causes sap seepage in elms walnuts willows and other trees producing a toxic slime flux that can kill grass and is remedied by removing dead limbs feeding trees and drilling a drain pipe that vents infected sap. A reader shares a pepper castor oil spray method for moth larvae and a Rodale garden book review.
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Rodale
Question Box on Dead Trees and Bird Habitats
C F of Elyria asks if dead trees spread disease. the reply notes few trees must die per acre for cavity nesting birds and mammals benefit, dead trees can be safe with limits, and birds may use insect-rich dead wood. C F of Medina adds shredded newspaper preserves produce and greens, absorbs gases, and paper mulch enriches soil. Green Trumb notes gardeners use newspapers as mulch and as fall soil additive.
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C. F
Elyria
North America
Medina
Premier Crossword by do Paquin star Nostalgia
The crossword feature by do Paquin titled Premier Crossword offers a nostalgic puzzle experience with a retro tone and a focus on clever clues and entertaining wordplay.
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Do Paquin
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