Episode of the Week
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May 26th, 2012
Sign on to water wise plants for sustainable gardens with horticulturists and authors, Lauren Springer Ogden and Scott Ogden. On tour, see how Anne Bellomy dumped lawn in favor of wildlife plants. Daphne Richards answers: "Can I put soil or compost over exposed oak tree roots to plant groundcovers?" Her pick of the week: drought-tough native Mountain Laurel. Merrideth Jiles from The Great Outdoors shows off his home garden survivors that made it through 2011's hard freeze and drought.
Plant of the Week: Mountain laurel
Tips of the Week
- Plant annual flower seeds like sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, celosia, and globe amaranth.
- Plant gourds, eggplant, peppers, summer squash, and sweet potato slips.
- Deadhead roses.
- Deadhead winecups to extend bloom time.
- Fertilize citrus plants with a high nitrogen blend.
- Divide spring-flowering bulbs that are turning brown on top.
- More Tips
Question of the Week
Can I cover my oak tree roots with compost or soil to plant groundcovers?
Featured Garden
No Lawn Makeover with Anne Bellomy
Related Resources
Merredith Jiles' Drought Survivors
Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens
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