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For Gardens That Bloom Without Weeds or Distress, Mulch is the Answer
Mulch suppresses weed growth by depriving weeds of the sunlight they need to germinate. As a result, desirable plants have less competition for the available resources required for optimal growth and vitality.
Pruning is as Easy as 1-2–3
Gardening is the best mental and physical exercise under the sun, or on a cool, gray day. It is all about being present.
AROUND THE GARDEN
Hoe, Hoe, Hoe On the 12 days of Christmas, my true love said to me, “Get back in the garden and finish your chores!” Without […]
AROUND THE GARDEN
Nuts to You, Acorns Look out below, acorns abound! They pound car rooftops, fill gutters, and clutter driveways. Nut-bearing trees, such as black walnuts, beeches, […]
Weed It and Reap
Rye residents rescued a large area of native plants from the stranglehold of invasive vines and plants along Playland Parkway the weekend before Thanksgiving. The […]
Leaf it Alone
It’s time for the weekly leaf collection. As your neighbors pile up their leaves on the sidewalk, you should think twice about bagging your leaves […]
AROUND THE GARDEN
The Call of the Outdoors Hey, who turned out the lights?! Shorter days don’t lessen gardeners’ enthusiasm to be outside. We just have less daylight […]
Hear, Ye, Hear Ye Candidates
What Will You Do to Control the Exploding Deer Population? There’s no time like the election season to ask those running for office to provide […]
AROUND THE GARDEN
Leave the Leaves, Divide and Transplant the Perennials What happened to complaining about the heat? It was just yesterday that air conditioners were cranked up […]
around the garden – An August Occasion to Talk About Trees and Gardens
August heat and humidity sap gardening motivation. The shade oasis of a tree-lined street has never looked or felt better. Climate change is obvious as you […]