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Raised beds: the solution for must-have plants

One of the concepts I like to teach is Right Plant, Right Place. There is this thing in horticulture called plant culture. Plant culture is ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, May 18, 2023 8:56 am

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What is this stuff?

I receive several calls a season about green moss or fungus growing on trees. What is this stuff? Moss does grow on trees within a ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:06 pm

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What happened to my azaleas?

I get these calls from time to time and there are several answers to the question, “What happened to my azaleas.” This is one that ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, April 14, 2023 4:21 pm

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Carpenter Bees Gotcha Ducking?

One of the joys of my life has been playing sports, in particular lacrosse. While I haven’t had the opportunity to play competitively for some ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:58 pm

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Protecting your peaches during a cold snap

By Gene Fox My Mam & Pap always said if March comes in like a lion, she goes out like a lamb but, if she ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, March 23, 2023 5:12 pm

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What happened to my Dogwood tree?

Their graceful lying branches with creamy white flowers mark the beginning of Spring so beautifully. As I see them getting ready to bloom, I am ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, March 10, 2023 12:32 pm

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Answering readers questions this week

When the weather is good, there are usually lots of questions that come in because folks have been itching to get outside. We do this ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:31 pm

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When can I prune my fruit trees?

Do you have fruit production in your backyard? This can be a very rewarding and very frustrating part of horticulture production. Fruit trees are not ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, February 24, 2023 10:55 am

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It’s already time for crabgrass

Is it time for crabgrass? It is this year! I’ve been scouting for the last couple weeks and found some that is currently about two ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, February 17, 2023 4:00 pm

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What is the best mulch?

I presented at the Kiwanis club this week and one of the questions was about Pre-emergent herbicides in vegetables. While this is a good idea, ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, February 10, 2023 12:30 pm

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