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Garden Tips: Keeping poinsettia's color for next year takes work
Memphis Commercial Appeal Include your name and where you live. For more gardening information, call the Tipton County Extension office at 476- 0231 or the Shelby County Extension office at 752-1207. Booker T. Leigh is the Extension director for Tipton County. |
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December 16, 2011
Garden Tips: Keeping poinsettia’s color for next year takes work – Memphis Commercial Appeal
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December 9, 2011
Garden Tips: Providing adequate water helps poinsettias to thrive – Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Garden Tips: Providing adequate water helps poinsettias to thrive
Memphis Commercial Appeal E-mail your garden questions to bleigh1@utk.edu. Include your name and where you live. For more gardening information, call the Tipton County Extension office at 476- 0231 or the Shelby County Extension office at 752-1207. … |
November 28, 2011
Garden Tips: Make sure Christmas tree is fresh – Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Garden Tips: Make sure Christmas tree is fresh
Memphis Commercial Appeal This will give it a chance to get adjusted to its new environment before you take it into the warm house. For more gardening information, call the Tipton County Extension office at 476- 0231 or the Shelby County Extension office at 752-1207. … |
November 18, 2011
Garden Tips: Fall is best season to test soil pH – Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Garden Tips: Fall is best season to test soil pH
Memphis Commercial Appeal Q: Is it too late to take a soil sample for my vegetable garden? — Chris Montesi A: No. The fall season is the best time of year to take a soil sample for your vegetable garden. A test will let you know whether you need to raise or … |
November 11, 2011
Garden Tips: For healthy trees, don’t top branches – Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Garden Tips: For healthy trees, don't top branches
Memphis Commercial Appeal Wood ashes from your fireplace can be applied in moderation to your vegetable garden and flower beds. Wood ashes can raise the soil pH, so test your soil every two to three years to monitor any changes. Most vegetables and ornamental plants prefer a … |
October 28, 2011
Garden Tips: Timing essential when pruning roses – Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Garden Tips: Timing essential when pruning roses
Memphis Commercial Appeal Include your name and where you live. For more gardening information, call the Tipton County Extension office at (901) 476-0231 or the Shelby County Extension office at (901) 752-1207. Booker T. Leigh is the extension director for Tipton County. |
October 21, 2011
Garden Tips: Turn falling leaves into beneficial compost – Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Garden Tips: Turn falling leaves into beneficial compost
Memphis Commercial Appeal Composting is important to gardeners because it returns nutrients to the soil removed by previous plantings. Compost increases the moisture-holding capacity of the soil. It also improves aeration in the soil, allowing for better root growth. … |
October 17, 2011
Garden Tips: Winterize plants for spring blooming – Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Garden Tips: Winterize plants for spring blooming
Memphis Commercial Appeal Include your name and where you live. For more gardening information, call the Tipton County Extension office at 476-0231 or the Shelby County Extension office at 752-1207. Booker T. Leigh is the extension director for Tipton County. |
October 7, 2011
Garden Tips: Mums, pansies, cabbages provide attractive fall color – Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Garden Tips: Mums, pansies, cabbages provide attractive fall color
Memphis Commercial Appeal Include your name and area where you live. For more gardening information, call the Tipton County Extension office at 476- 0231 or the Shelby County Extension office at 752-1207. Booker T. Leigh is the extension director for Tipton County. |
September 30, 2011
Garden Tips: Now’s time to prep for planting perennials – Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Garden Tips: Now's time to prep for planting perennials
Memphis Commercial Appeal Additional garden chores can be done now to help you get ready for spring planting. Walk around your yard and make note of the plants that did well and the ones that had problems. Over-seed bare spots in your fescue lawn with quality seed. … |