Preparing Roses for Fall Blooms Duchesse de Brabant Rose gardens need pruning, disease management and proper fertilization now for flowering in September and October. Late summer pruning of modern rose varieties such as hybrid tea, floribunda, grandiflora and shrub roses should be completed by early September. Pruning should be less severe than that done in […]
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Spring Weeds Clematis It is very important to focus on weed control this time of year around shrubs and in flower beds. Cool-season weeds are in active growth as the days get longer and warmer, and they will begin to flower and set seeds. Left unchecked, the prolific seed production this spring will lead to
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Broccoli Winter Garden Tips Protect tender perennials from cold with several inches of mulch. Cut back freeze damaged plants below damaged area after the last frosts of the season. Protect potted tropical & tender plants from freezes by bringing them indoors in a garage or greenhouse. In ground plants can be transplanted to pots or
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Rose – New Orleans Botanical Gardens Hurricane Clean Up With the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac, many of us are starting to clean up the tree limbs & debris in our yards and gardens. Trim any hanging limbs from trees and large shrubs. Many of these limbs can cause damage to our homes, break up our
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Azaleas, St. Charles Avenue Checklist for March 1. Plant warm-season bedding plants beginning in mid-March and continuing through early May. For best results, plant petunias by mid-March and wait to plant periwinkles (vinca) until May. 2. After spring bulbs have finished flowering, wait until the foliage turns yellow before cutting it off. Food is being
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