(Image above: Well-planned garden beds of MGGNO Master Gardener John Beale class of 1998.) Spring/Summer Garden Preparation An attractive and productive garden starts with careful preparation. As the seasons change from spring to summer it’s a smart idea to start preparing existing or new gardens beds before planting flowers or vegetables. Get ideas from […]
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(Image above: Leucojum “snowflake”) Winter to Cool Season This month, continue to protect tender and tropical plants during freezing temperatures. Water plants especially if the soil is dry. Bring potted and hanging plants inside a garage, greenhouse or protect with plant coverings or plastic. Mulch in-ground plants with straw or leaves. Do not leave
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(Image above: Bottlebrush blooms”) Now is the Time to Plant Trees Now is the time to plant trees for the New Orleans. November through February is best in our area. This will allow the roots of your new tree to become established before the hot, dry summer season. Container grown trees can be planted
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Wave petunia Winter Gardening You may be tempted to start trimming frost damaged plants. You certainly want to cut back any broken branches or plants. We have to remember that winter is not officially over and many times we have those late frosts/freezes during this month. Continue to protect tropical plants by covering or bringing
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Camellia japonica – photo by Michelle Gyorgy Camellia japonica… Is a very popular flowering shrub here in the South. Camellia japonica is blooming now and may be planted during this time, Camellias (Camellia japonica) begin to bloom in November and continue through the winter until spring. The Camellia japonica is an evergreen shrub and is
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