Which Real Christmas Tree To Get? There are three types of live Christmas trees that are primarily sold in the New Orleans area: Noble Fir, Douglas Fir and Fraser Fir. Noble Fir aka Abies procera are the most expensive in price. They hold their needles the best of the three varieties. They are the epitome […]
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Sweet Olive, Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive Osmanthus fragrans, commonly known as Sweet Olive, Tea Olive or Fragrant Olive is an evergreen native to China. This plant was cultivated for home gardens and temple gardens. Grown here before 1800, Osmanthus has been cultivated in China for about 2,500 years, and is still of importance there today.
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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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Grasses for all seasons February Checklist 1. Most spring flowering bulbs should have already been planted by now. 2. Remove old flowers from your cool-season bedding plants to extend blooming and improve flower performance. 3. Plant gladiolus in late February. Prolong the blooming season by planting at two- to three-week intervals for a couple of
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Chrysanthemums Cool-Season Flowers Begin to plant cool season flowers this month such as petunias, chrysanthemums, pansies, viola, dianthus, snapdragon, alyssum, sweet peas, calendulas, forget-me-not, lobelia, cyclamen, primrose, nicotiana, ornamental cabbage & kale. Preparing for a fall garden It is essential to remove all weeds, especially perennial grasses from the garden. If you simply till the
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