Landscape renovation to curb growing pains at older homes
Summer planning guides homeowners through updating aging grounds. Decide what to keep, view from inside and out, and whether to prune, remove, or replace overgrown trees and foundation plantings. Consider grounds for privacy, sun exposure, and layout with fencing, walls, or hedges, all under a well conceived plan.
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Lawn Dormancy and Watering Tips During Drought
Scripps Howard News Service reports advice from Edward Gruber of Davey Co and Penn State extension agent Michael Masiuk. Do not water a brown dormant lawn. if watering is needed, apply about an inch to encourage deep roots. Zoysia tolerates heat and drought best, while bluegrass fescue and rye require more water. Water plants every second day when needed, and water early to reduce evaporation.
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Shrub Recovery Clue From Watering In Drought
Watering hints at shrub recovery amid drought wilt. Many trees show heavy bud or seed set in 1989 while maples drop leaves to curb moisture loss. If permanent wilting occurred, the plant is dead. otherwise deep soak and seasonal care may aid revival.
Planned garden fragrance guide lists scented choices
The article explains that not all flowers are fragrant and scent varies with weather. It advises planning a scented garden from spring to frost by selecting species like fragrant lilies, hyacinths, daffodils, roses known for spice, and scentful shrubs such as viburnums mock orange honeysuckle magnolias and lilacs. It recommends noting fragrant plants from other gardens and checking catalogs for scented varieties.
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