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September 11th - September 25th, 2008
Featured Report: Coastal and Tropical South
A Tree's Survival Depends on its Roots
Sometimes the most unlikely plants survive Nature's challenges. Look at a live oak with huge limbs extending wide, each one weighing more than your truck. Battered from every direction, it still stands. Consider longleaf pine, the lone survivor when ... View and comment on this article >>
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Moss in the City — William Moss
Rewards and challenges of gardening in cities and small spaces.
NEW for September! Welcoming Migratory Birds Fall is for planting. The light is still strong and the temperatures mild. It's an ideal time for settling in many plants because they can establish a good ... more >>
Edible Landscaping — Charlie Nardozzi
Ideas for growing an abundance of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers.
NEW for September! Fall Garden Cover Crops Growing a fall cover crop is one of those good garden tasks that we all know we should do, but often don't find the time for ... more >>
Celebrating the Seasons — Rebecca Kolls
Creative ideas, crafts, and decorations for every season.
NEW for September! Saving Your Summer Bulbs In most parts of the country, non-hardy summer bulbs, such as gladiolas, dahlias, caladiums, and elephant ears, won't survive over the winter. But all is not lost ... more >>
National News
New Multicolored Bee Balm
Bee balm ( Monarda didyma ) is known as a widely adapted perennial flower that features red, white, or lavender flowers that butterflies and hummingbirds love. A new selection from England adds a ... more news >>
Tip of the Week
Lime Your Lawn
Many lawn grasses grow best in soil with a pH between 6 and 7. If your pH is slightly below 6, apply 40 pounds of lime per 1000 square feet of lawn to keep the soil in the proper range.
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National Garden Month®
Who won the 2008 NGM When You Garden You Grow Giveaway? Find out more >>
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