All Entries in the "Flower Power" Category
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Dear Garden Guru, We have a ficus tree in the kitchen and it’s losing leaves. I would like to know if there is something I should do in the spring. Thanks, Martha from Somers, NY Dear Martha, The Ficus tree is native to the tropics and the sub-tropic region. In its natural habitat it benefits [...]
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Dear Garden Guru, I would love to know what to do to decrease the earthworm population this year. It was overwhelming last year and would appreciate any advice, even as to why it is happening. Doreen from Somers,N.Y. Dear Doreen, Earthworms are small worms, about 2-4” in length who live underground. They thrive on organic matter found [...]
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Dear Garden Guru, Should I be concerned about my lawn and garden during this warm winter weather? Martha from Somers, N.Y. Dear Martha, At a recent gathering at my friend Margaret’s home one of the guests commented on the “wonderful weather” and how much he enjoys not having snow… To his surprise I did not [...]
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Dear Garden Guru, Are there things I should be doing with my lawn and garden during the winter which will save me time and money in the spring?-Linda, from Somers Dear Linda, As the weather gets colder, most of the outdoor gardening activities are limited to the minimum. Yet, there are some very important suggestions [...]
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Dear Garden Guru, I love the holidays but I need a break. Is there something I can do in my garden to take me away from the “holiday madness” for awhile? Tired and in need of refueling, Joan from Putnam Valley. Dear Joan, So, like many of us this time of year, you are in [...]
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Dear Garden Guru, I love getting together with family and friends on Thanksgiving. This year I would like to spice things up with some new decorations. Do you have some recommendations? -Erica from Somers, N.Y. Dear Erica, No doubt, Thanksgiving is the most beloved holiday in the American culture, unrelated to any religion it is [...]
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Dear Garden Guru, What do I need to do to insure that my garden will be back in the spring? I am concerned about how severe our winters have become. -Carol from Mahopac, N.Y. Dear Carol, I am used to people who declare the spring as their favorite season. [...]
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At a recent tea party at my friend Margaret’s house I met Al, Manuel, Glenn and Angelo. They were discussing means of control of Chinch Bugs in their lawns while I was listening quietly. Not long after they discovered my occupation, an organic landscaper. Then I was showered with questions and requests for immediate remedy. [...]
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My evergreen and pine trees are now slanted and the ground around them has been washed away leaving deep trenches. What is the best way to save these trees? Marlene from Somers Marlene, You were right in seeking advice. I will try and coach you on how to fix the trees on your own. But, [...]
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How can I tell what flowers and plants I am able to save and/or replant after Irene and which I have to discard? My garden was flooded for several days.-Sheryl, from Cross River. Dear Sheryl, The shortest answer I can give you – Time Will Tell. It does happen that gardens get flooded now and [...]
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My weeping cherry tree sustained a lot of damage from the wind and rain from Irene. Many of the branches broke off and there is a gash in the trunk. Is there anything I should be doing to assure this tree’s survival? -Karen from Carmel I can imagine the damage you described because it is [...]
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We have a fig tree that we want to move to our new home? What is the best way to remove and transplant it so it is not damaged and is able to thrive? -Lois from Somers, N.Y. Fig trees are actually hardy to Zone 7 at the most. (Somers is zone 6-5). Yet, many people [...]
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I have a gigantic hosta in my garden and its taking over everything. Its over 2 feet in diameter at the base. I want to remove it and replant part of it, but I have never done that before, and I am afraid of disturbing the things around it. The woman who lived in my [...]
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Dear Garden Guru. We have rabbits eating our flowers,especially our marigolds? Is there something we can do to prevent them from eating them without causing harm to the rabbits? Sara from Somers, N.Y. Dear Sara, Rabbits are cute and much loved by all. But, as you know they can be distructive as well. There are [...]
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Dear Garden Guru, I never had a vegetable garden and am interested in starting one. Can you give me recommendations as to the best vegetables and fruit to start with? Also, am I able to start planting now or must I wait? Rose from Katonah, N.Y. Dear Rose, Traditionally, one starts his/her veggie garden in early [...]
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I have a Kousa Dogwood in my yard. It is slow to bloom and quick to fade! Leaves appear on the branches in late May, flowers bloom in June, and leaves drop by late July. The tree is bare for the remaining months. This dogwood is fertilized periodically, according to package directions. It is watered regularly. [...]
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1. What type of plants would grow in a sunny, hot, southern exposure in a ground which is very moist (even though it is in a sunny spot). M.G from Ridgefield, Ct Although it may look like a very difficult site to garden in, there are many many trees, shrubs and flowers that [...]
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1. When is the best time to trim hydrangeas, in the spring, in the summer after they bloom, or in the fall after the blooms have dried? -Linda from Somers, N.Y. Hydrangeas fall into the category of plants requiring early spring pruning (late blooming shrubs). However, because new flowers are formed on the new growth [...]
