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Monday March 29, 2010 |
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum x hybridum) | Today's Featured Plant
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum x hybridum)
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Q&A: Geese Pull Up Grass Question: What is a good and humane way to get rid of Canadian geese? They have become quite a problem tearing up the grass by the roots.
Answer: Your lawn is either near water, or it's full of grubs which are attracting the geese. You can try to make the lawn a less attractive place to visit by pounding stakes around the perimeter and stringing fishing line between the stakes. If you make it difficult for the geese to land and walk around, they'll eventually find another place to gather. Just string the fishing line back and forth over the grassy area so there's no more than about 12 inches between the lines. The birds won't be injured and will soon learn that they're not welcome in your yard. |
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Q&A: Training Honeysuckle Vines Question: I want to train a honeysuckle vine up a 10-foot post and onto a deck railing. Should I prune it to a couple of main stems?
Answer: Vines climb through different means; there are vines with tendrils, holdfasts, and twining vines. Honeysuckle is a twining vine. You don't have to prune it to a couple of main stems, but it would probably be easier to work with. Pruning during different times of the year affects the growth of vines. Generally, pruning vines in late winter or early spring will stimulate more growth than pruning in summer or fall. So, if you prune down to the main stem during late winter or early spring it should cover the pole faster in the long run. The vines can be attached to the pole and deck railing with very soft twine tied loosely (so you don't bind or girdle the vine at all), pieces of nylon stocking, or special padded vine ties. |
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Tip: Start Zinnias From Seed Sow seeds of zinnias such as the 5-foot-tall Blue Point series or the spreading Profusion series. Sow seeds directly in warm (60F), well-drained soil amended with compost. They will flower within 2 to 3 months. |
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