Drought Care for Evergreens and Garden Plants in Birmingham
The author discusses drought effects on lawns, shrubs, and evergreens, stressing watering methods from pumps and bubblers to root feeding. He recalls saving a newly planted hard maple in Birmingham Cemetery, notes the vulnerability of evergreens to prolonged dry periods, and cautions fall fertilizing without soil moisture.
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Start Ornamental Trees From Seed With Stratification
Gardeners can start ornamental trees from seed by simulating winter dormancy. Cold treatment, either outdoor stratification or refrigerator storage, is needed for many species such as birch, buckeye, ash, cherry, chestnut, and walnut. If fruit-tree seeds are unreliable, grafting is advised.
Reader suggests hydrogen peroxide to dry poison ivy blisters
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Fool proof houseplants for apartment dwellers
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