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What Is an Invasive Plant?
They might be considered invaders, except that most of them were brought here on purpose and welcomed with open arms. Many plants that we see around the county come from different places but are not invasive. Learn what characteristics of invasive plants make them so dangerous, and what organizations are doing to control them.
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A New Woody Pest
Ambrosia beetles are a group of wood-boring beetles that can attack any tree or shrub. They are doubly bad since they not only bore into the soft tissue of a plant, but ingeniously cultivate a fungus in the plant that clogs the plant’s distribution of nutrients and water. Learn what the signs are and how you might be able to manage them.
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Squash Hands
It’s known as Squash Hands. This dermatitis condition causes dry and cracked skin where it comes into contact with squash while cutting up and preparing raw fruit. There is a chemical in squash and other members of the cucurbit family that causes this condition that normally heals after a short time. Have you had squash hands?
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A True Bloomin’ Onion
This member of the onion family is not grown to eat, but to produce stunning flowers for late spring gardens. Grown from bulbs like onions, ornamental alliums are characterized by round globe-shaped clusters of tiny flowers on tall stems, with some resembling fireworks. Explore some of the different varieties available for your garden next spring.
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Which Virburnum Suits You
Discover some of the different types of viburnums available, from native to cultivated species. Some are fragrant, some showy, some produce beautiful color in the fall, some are grown for their foliage, and some produce appetizing berries for wildlife. You can easily find a type to suit a large number of your gardening needs.
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Your Garden is Feelin’ Hot hot Hot
July’s summer heat is not a friend to most of our ornamental and vegetable gardens. Many plants and lawns switch to heat survival mode instead of flourishing. You might see signs like wilting, leaf curl, die-back. and browning. Review our July Garden Calendar for tips on how to cope with heat and low rainfall during this time of year.
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