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From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Monday, July 5th, 2010
The Japanese beetle is native to Japan and was accidentally introduced into the United States in 1916. Since that time it has slowly spread from southern Maine to Georgia, and westward …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Monday, July 5th, 2010
Unfortunately, Japanese Beetles have no natural predators in the United States, and they are spreading rapidly westward. An abundance of favorable food plants and the ability to fly up to 5 miles …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Week of 3/28 – 4/3/2010
March 28 – If late-seasons snow is in the forecast, cover vulnerable plants with plastic, sheets or even blankets - even if it's just for one night. …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Week of 3/21 - 27/2010
March 21 - Try "layering" a lower branch on one of your rhododendrons. You may end up with an additional plant - free and easy! While the …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Saturday, March 20th, 2010
March 20, 2010
Karla Lynch
Manager of Horticulture Education
I recently read that “Snow is the flower in the winter garden.” Piled on posts, fences, lamps and finials, it truly does appear like a …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Week of 3/14 - 20/2010
March 14 - Once the snow has melted, take a walk through the yard with a wheelbarrow or big trash bag. Wear sturdy gloves, carry clippers and …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
The unkindest cut can be none at all! Winter pruning removes dead or broken branches and is good for the tree’s health or aesthetic appeal.
With properly sharpened tools, (hand-held pruners, loppers …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
When winter weather warms a little and some or all of the snow disappears, many of us are susceptible to outbreaks of cabin fever. So, take care of yourself and relieve the …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
You can be cozy warm in your home, and yet still appreciate the outdoors this time of year by watching the birds. In an urban winter garden, a cardinal may perch …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Farmers have harvested their fall yield of potatoes, peppers, squash, and pumpkins. Now it’s time for you to harvest “black gold” from your winter lawn. According to Arboretum Plant Information Specialist …
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