Plant Care

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Lawns

N Londeree > Mowing established lawns > Watering > Fertilizing > Grasscycling > Dethatching > Aerating > Maintenance equipment > Consider letting your lawn go dormant You can maintain turf using methods that are gentle on your pocketbook and easier on the environment by choosing the right type of gr...
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Dividing

Division benefits plants and allows you to share with others. Photo: Courtesy UC Regents Use division techniques for plants with runners, bulbs, tubers, or rhizomes. These plants produce multiple stems above the ground. You cannot use division techniques for plants with a single stem.
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Grasses

Miscanthus sinensis, Wikimedia Commons Whether you want to create a naturalistic meadow, showcase a dramatic backlit border, or line a path, ornamental grasses are up for the job. Ornamental grasses and other grass-like plants like rushes and sedges are easily grown and work with many garden styles.
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Conserving Water

The most water conserving edibles are winter/spring crops that take advantage of rain and crops with the shortest days to maturity. Photo: PlantMaster Water is a precious resource whether it's being used in the edible garden or elsewhere.
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Fertilizer Labels & Terms

North Carolina Department of Agriculture A product label is all of the written, printed, or graphic matter on a product container.
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Succulent Arrangements for Sun, Laura Balaoro
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Succulent Sales

Below is a list of beautiful succulents we have propagated for sales. They thrive both in containers and in the ground. For information on caring for succulents, see our succulents help page.For upcoming sale events, see our Events Calendar.Succulent list Succulent SamplerA 4-inch pot containing 5…
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Citrus

When to plant: Citrus can be planted almost any time of year. The best time is after the last frost in spring (mid-March) Harvest window: Year-round, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in January, again in May/June timeframe. Monitor for zinc, iron, and other micronutrient deficiencies and…
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Spring Garden Fair Herbs

Listed below are the herb seedlings that we will be offering. Many of these, especially the basils, are very popular and may sell out early.Please understand that some varieties may sell out quickly or not be available due to germination difficulties. Herb list Anise Hyssop/Licorice Mint, Agastache…
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Succulent Care

L Stiles Succulents are about the easiest plants you can grow and require little care. In addition to providing plenty of light and well-draining soil, water them sparingly, divide when they get crowded, and protect from exposure to temperature extremes. When in doubt, DONT.
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Cuttings

Gary Barnes, Pexels Propagation through cuttings is the process of using a piece of an existing plant and encouraging it to grow into a new plant. Stems, leaves, and roots can all be used for cuttings. This is a good method for woody and herbaceous plants.
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