The grayish-white coating that is commonly found in mid-summer on foliage of peonies, lilacs, zinnias,…
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How Often Should Peonies Be Divided?
Perennial Flower Care, Perennial Flower Types, Perennial FlowersPeonies probably hold the record for the perennial with the longest life span. Stories are…
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How Low Can Plants Go?
Perennial Flower Care, Perennial Flowers, shrubs, treesArctic air is here, and we’re in the throes of a winter cold blast. Below…
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Hosta Disease Could Become a Serious Epidemic
Perennial Flower Care, Perennial FlowersWhen we say “new” in the world of plants, it’s often something that originated within…
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When is it Time to Protect Perennials for Winter?
Perennial Flower Care, Perennial FlowersAfter our region experiences plenty of freezing temperatures to “harden off” perennials and send them…
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Which Perennial Flowers Should Be Cut Back in Fall?
Perennial Flower Care, Perennial FlowersI miss the smell of burning leaves in the fall. I’m not sure why we…
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Fifty Degrees in February Not So Fabulous for Plants
Perennial Flower Care, Perennial FlowersWhy can’t we have everything? Fifty degrees in February is fabulous, but it can make…
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Shovel Snow on Perennials for Extra Protection
Perennial Flower Care, Perennial FlowersWe associate snow with cold, but there’s a reason Eskimos use it to build houses…
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Plant or Divide Iris in August
Perennial Flower Care, Perennial Flower Types, Perennial FlowersIris have been called the poor man’s orchid. Because they’re so beautiful, I think I’ll…
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When To Divide Perennial Flowers
Perennial Flower Care, Perennial FlowersThere’s lots to remember with the far-reaching topic of gardening. How do you know when…
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