Category Archive for 'Gardening'
Garden Pests & Diseases
Monday, May 12th, 2008 Posted in Gardening | Comments Off
It is difficult to cure a garden problem if you aren't certain of the cause. You are welcome to diagnose basic garden problems through Cornell's Plant Clinic. If you need a ... Read more..Weather
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Good gardens do not need good weather . . . they need gardeners who can work with whatever weather comes along! It is important to monitor rainfall, temperatures, and wind ... Read more..Eco-Gardening
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Many gardeners try to protect the natural environment while gardening. For example, they rely on pesticide applications only as a last resort if there is a problem. If you want ... Read more..Annuals
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Annual flowers cannot survive the winter outside, but may come back from seed. They are usually brightly colored, fast growing plants that need regular watering and care. The most popular ... Read more..Perennials
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Perennials are flowering plants that become dormant in the winter, then re-flower from year to year. They require some care, but many are low-maintenance. Perennials make up a large part ... Read more..Vegetables
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Your vegetable garden is a great source of nutrition, relaxation and wonder. New vegetable gardeners can get off to a great start by writing down their garden plans before starting. ... Read more..Deer Damage
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Very few gardeners escape the problem of deer browsing. If you want the ultimate barrier to deer, you will need to build an 8-foot woven-wire fence around the areas you ... Read more..Mulching
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A layer of material at the base of your plants and throughout your garden is recommended for all gardens in Schuyler County. Mulch prevents plants from losing water, it keeps ... Read more..Helpful Links
Friday, May 11th, 1990 Posted in Gardening | Comments Off
Finger Lakes Landscaping - a PDF document from Onondaga County Cornell Cooperative Extension about landscaping to benefit the Finger Lakes. Plant Amnesty - an offbeat, but well-assembled landscaping web site with ... Read more..