Fall Gardening Advice from a Hartford Courant Column
A columnist argues autumn beats spring for gardening tasks. Fall planting of grass and bulbs, moving overgrown plants, fall nursery deals, and a recycling minded idea of growing a live Christmas tree are highlighted with practical steps and plant recommendations.
New fall shrubs for containers and borders from Spring Meadow
Horticulturist Tim Wood of Spring Meadow Nursery in Grand Haven Michigan recommends several fall planting shrubs. Diablo ninebark, Black Beauty elderberry, Hydrangea Limelight, and White Dome hydrangea provide rich foliage and varied bloom colors. Plant in sun, keep soil moderately moist, and water well into late fall to support next year’s growth.
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Tim Wood
Spring Meadow Nursery
Grand Haven
Mich
Michigan
Wood
Seattle
Zwijnenburg
Gardening Q A for Lants Frosty Asters and Dahlias
A reader reports hollow tubers from small dahlia tubers suggesting grub or borer damage. Guidance covers possible pest entry, white hydrangea staying white with hardy varieties like White Swan or Snowball, winter protection, moisture, and anti desiccants. Also discusses wintering New England asters, mildew risk, hardiness of A novi belgii, pruning, mulch, and spring planting tips.
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New England
Gardening tips for stressed street trees and frost prep
Street trees suffer after months of below average rainfall. Water deeply and slowly to saturate roots. if soil is dry, spray surface then return for a deep soak later. Gather cardboard and paper for first frost night to protect tender plants. annuals and tropicals may rebound after an early frost and keep blooming for weeks.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension Service
Understanding how soil pH affects plant growth
This guide explains soil acidity and its impact on nutrient availability, organisms, and disease. It details normal pH ranges, how different plants require varying acidity, methods to test pH, and practical steps to adjust and maintain target pH using limestone, sulfur, fertilizers, and organic matter with OSU Lorain County guidance.
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Ohio State University Extension
Lorain County
Russia Road
Elyria
Ag.ohiostate.edu
Lora
Watering Trees Weathered by Drought Signs and Tips
The article outlines signs of water stress in trees during droughts. Wilting leaves may recover at night or fail to recover, with prolonged wilting killing trees. Leaf shedding, yellowing, browning, scorched edges, and color change signal stress. George Abraham and family run a Naples nursery in western New York State.
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George Abraham
Naples
Wester
New York State
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