Monthly Archives: October 2010

Plant Tulips This Fall

Posted on October 25, 2010 by tarheel gardening.com

You can thank the messenger! Fall is the time to plant flowering bulbs for next spring’s delight. This is good to know. All too often we kick ourselves each spring because we didn’t plan accordingly in the fall to enjoy our spring all the more. This is your reminder to plan and plant this fall for a colorful and delightful flowering spring. Let’s have a look at planning and planting Dutch tulips. Continue reading →

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Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’

Posted on October 18, 2010 by tarheel gardening.com

Switch grass, Panicum virgatum, is one of the best native garden grasses, providing cover and food for wildlife, and 4 seasons of interest. Native grasses add height to the garden, as well as, movement as the grasses catch the seasonal breezes. Continue reading →

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When to fertilizer your grass

Posted on October 12, 2010 by tarheel gardening.com

Whether you have cool-season grass or warm-season grass, the general rule of thumb for the best time to fertilize your lawn is when it’s actively growing. A lawn can be a labor of love, providing a place for the kids to kick … Continue reading →

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N.C. Governor Perdue Proclaims Fall Is For Planting

Posted on October 7, 2010 by tarheel gardening.com

Governor Perdue Proclaims “Fall Is For Planting” Local Landscape Designers and Nurseries Help Renovate Capitol Landscaping RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Bev Perdue proclaimed “Fall Is For Planting” today to recognize the environmental and economic importance of fall landscaping.  To help … Continue reading →

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How-to Prepare a New Garden Bed – Lasagna Style

Posted on October 4, 2010 by tarheel gardening.com

How-to Prepare a New Garden Bed – Lasagna Style Continue reading →

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