Episode of the Week
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August 6th, 2011
William Welch, co-author of Heirloom Gardening in the South: Yesterday's Plants for Today's Gardens, illustrates our cultural garden design melting pot and some of its pioneer plants. Steve Kainer from Hill Country Water Gardens & Nursery shows how to fertilize and prune pond plants. Daphne Richards explains how to help plants through heat, plus tips for growing drought-tough lamb's ears. On tour, visit an heirloom plant garden in Smithville.
Plant of the Week: Lamb's ears
Tips of the Week
- If you normally allow your lawn clippings to return to the soil, consider collecting them for a few times to start a compost pile. Add garden prunings and kitchen discards (but avoid animal products).
- If container plants are baking, move them into a little more shade.
- Avoid fertilizing or heavy pruning at this time.
- Replenish mulch but don't pile up next to the base of the plant or against tree trunks.
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Question of the Week
It's hot! How can we help our wilting plants?
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Related Resources
Heirloom Gardening in the South: Yesterday's Plants for Today's Gardens
Mitzi VanSant's Plant List
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