FIMBY: Don’t be fooled by garden myths
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Does winter solstice affect plants?
All these trees — crape myrtle, ornamental cherry and valley oak — will grow leaves again this spring, determining the sunlight and shade that any plants underneath receive. Observation is key when planting in...
Stuck indoors? Learn about houseplants
Lori Ann Asmus holds up her favorite tool for checking plant moisture: her finger. (Screenshot from YouTube) Even though the temperatures have improved, the air is smoky and the conditions rather depressing now for...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 19
Succulents and fleshy-stemmed perennials are susceptible to frost damage. Move them to protected areas or cover them when temperatures drop near freezing. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Damp: That’s the best way to describe this week...