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Marie's Gardening Blog September 2006 Archive

By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide to Gardening

Dwarf EvergreensStructure and Truly Four Seasons of Interest in the Garden

Wednesday September 27, 2006
As gardens start to fade in the fall, you become all the more aware of the importance of having structure in the garden. The term ‘Garden Bones’ can be ... Read More

Plant Sumac Shrubs for Fall Foliage?

Monday September 25, 2006
As gardeners, we don't show much respect for plants that grow naturally in our areas. We like a challenge. We've even coined a word for plants that grow ... Read More

Using Shrubs and Vines for Fall Foliage, Fruits and Flowers

Friday September 22, 2006
Fall color doesn’t only come from trees. Many shrubs and vining plants also put on quite a show. Shrubs and vines have the added attraction of being compact ... Read More

Fall Wreath Making

Thursday September 21, 2006
Although September signals the approach of the end of gardening season for many gardeners, we can take some consolation in the beauty fall provides. In honor of the ... Read More

RosemaryPot Up the Romance of Tuscany to Grow on Your Windowsill

Wednesday September 20, 2006
Not many Mediterranean herbs enjoy the crispness of fall, but rosemary comes back to life as the temperature drops. Rosemary is as beautiful to look at as it is ... Read More

Storing Your Garden Tools and Toys

Monday September 18, 2006
Maybe it's time to move the snowblower or plow into the garage or maybe it's simply finally time to get organized. If you're contemplating getting a storage shed to ... Read More

Fall Decorating from the Garden

Saturday September 16, 2006
Take a break from fall garden cleanup and have some fun bringing a bit of the garden indoors. Here are some craft ideas to brighten your table, door, wall - ... Read More

Deer Resistant Spring Bulbs

Thursday September 14, 2006
It’s about time to start planting spring blooming bulbs. Don’t forsake all spring blooming bulbs just because you have a deer problem. You will probably never have a tulip ... Read More

Ornamental Grasses for Fall Interest

Wednesday September 13, 2006
Ornamental grasses are often touted as providing 4 seasons of interest. That’s usually an exaggeration. Most grasses start to look a little ragged by mid-winter and need a ... Read More

Fall Gardens FAQ: Maintenance of Fall Gardens

Monday September 11, 2006
When can you stop mowing the lawn? How can you protect your shrubs from the inevitable snow and ice? What is the most easily overlooked chore in fall ... Read More

Fall Garden Tasks for a Better Spring Garden

Saturday September 9, 2006
The milder fall weather is usually enough to get gardeners back into the swing of things, looking for things to do in the garden. Soon enough we’ll have to ... Read More

Winter Squash - Beyond Pumpkins

Wednesday September 6, 2006
What would the harvest season be without winter squash? Yet how many home gardeners still grow them? Sure they look beautiful in their fall colors, on display in the produce ... Read More

They Don't Call it Fall for NothingGet Ready with Leaf Blowers, Vacuums and More

Tuesday September 5, 2006
There's no getting around it, so we might as well be prepared. They call it Fall because that's just what the leaves do. And what comes down must ... Read More

Labor Day Signals the Start of Fall Lawn Care

Monday September 4, 2006
Take advantage of the cooler weather and do some of that yard work you've been putting off all summer. David Beaulieu offers Tips for Fall Lawn Care & Winterizing ... Read More

Give Your Soil a Treat in the FallIt Will Reward You in the Spring

Saturday September 2, 2006
Fall is a great time to test and amend your soil. It’s a good idea to test your soil pH every couple of years, more often if you are ... Read More

September in the GardenA Regional Gardening Almanac

Friday September 1, 2006
September gardening can mean cool, crisp nights or hot, hazy, Indian summer days. Either way, there’s no time to rest. Short season gardens need to be put to ... Read More

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