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ArticleApril Garden To-Do List for the South
For most of the South, April brings with it the promise that frost is behind us. For our region, soggy weather and even flooding have been the precursor to spring.…
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DesignFruit Trees and Berries for the Mountain States
Apricots, apples, cherries, peaches, and pears add edible interest when planted right into your flower borders. For the typical suburban garden, I highly recommend semi-dwarf or dwarf trees. In my…
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DesignPerennials That Thrive in the High Desert
The high desert has amazingly diverse landscapes and vegetation, but one thing is for sure: there is no shortage of gorgeous perennials to choose from. We chatted with David Salman,…
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How-ToSeed-Starting Tips for Southern California
It’s April, and as the soil starts to warm up after winter, it's time to get your vegetable seeds planted. The tricky question is when to plant. The Los Angeles…
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How-ToSouthern Plains: April Garden To-Do List
Stay on top of weeds. Weed removal is crucial this month. Get weeds under control by hand pulling or hoeing, and then be sure to mulch. Fertilize your grass. Once…
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How-ToSouthern California: April Garden To-Do List
Direct sow certain seeds. Things have likely warmed up enough that you can now sow your squash and sunflowers (Helianthus spp. and cvs., annual) directly into the veggie garden. Pay…
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How-ToNorthern California: April Garden To-Do List
Get annuals outside. Direct sow or transplant starts of summer annuals such as sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), zinnias (Zinnia elegans), and cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) outside. Visit local nurseries. Choices are abundant in…
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How-ToMidwest: April Garden To-Do List
Clean up perennials. Cut back perennials and ornamental grasses using pruners or hedge shears. Cut plants back to about 3 inches to avoid damaging plant crowns, which is especially important…
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How-ToSouth: April Garden To-Do List
Sow seed. You can direct sow easy-to-grow flowering annuals and vegetables. Some easy flowers to grow from seed include marigolds (Tagetes spp. and cvs., annual), zinnias, (Zinnia elegans, annual) sunflowers…
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How-ToSoutheast: April Garden To-Do List
Take pictures. April can be a wonderland of bloom, so enjoy it! While walking the garden pulling weeds, testing hoses, and cleaning birdbaths and feeders, let yourself be distracted, and…
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