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Fertilizing Gardens
Virginia Tech Extension — J.G. Latimer, Extension Specialist, Horticulture and S.E. Heckendorn, Laboratory Manager, Soil Testing Laboratory Where more than 5 pounds per 100 square feet is recommended, apply the lime in several applications of 5 pounds each at intervals of ...More…
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Plant America's Anniversary Garden
Virginia Tech Extension — Elizabeth Maurer, Extension Master Gardener, Virginia Beach; Bonnie Appleton, Extension Horticulturist, Hampton Roads AREC; Joyce Latimer, Extension Horticulturist, Virginia Tech; Leanne DuBois, Extension Horticulture Agent, James City County; ...More…
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Planning the Flower Border
Virginia Tech Extension — Diane Relf, RetiredHorticulture Extension Specialist and Elizabeth Ball, former Program Support Technician; Virginia Tech Much of the excitement of creating an herbaceous border lies in its great flexibility of design. In form, placement, and ...More…
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Propagation of Perennials
Virginia Tech Extension — Diane Relf, Retired Horticulture Extension Specialist and Elizabeth Ball, former Program Support Technician; Virginia Tech Perennials are plants that live year after year. Trees and shrubs are perennial. Most garden flowers are herbaceous ...More…
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Iris Leaf Spot
Virginia Tech Extension — Heterosporium leaf spot, or iris leaf spot, is the most common disease of iris in Virginia. It is caused by the fungus Didymellina macrospora, which is also known as Heterosporium iridis. Although the fungus attacks bulbous iris most frequently, ...More…
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Hollyhock Rust
Virginia Tech Extension — Rust, caused by the fungus, Puccinia malvacearum, is the most common disease of hollyhock. Rust, caused by the fungus, Puccinia malvacearum, is the most common disease of hollyhock. Under favorable environmental conditions, the disease spreads ...More…
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Flowering Bulbs: Culture and Maintenance
Virginia Tech Extension — Diane Relf, Retired, Horticulture Extension Specialist and Elizabeth Ball, former Program Support Technician; Virginia Tech Spring bulbs provide early color before most annuals and perennials. One of the most popular spring bulbs is the tulip. ...More…
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Fire or Botrytis Blight of Tulip
Virginia Tech Extension — Fire, or Botrytis blight, is by far the most common and destructive disease of tulips, especially in areas where tulips are grown in the same soil year after year. The disease is caused by the fungus Botrytis tulipae. Minute, yellowish spots, ...More…
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Daylilies in Virginia
Virginia Tech Extension — Lynne Hightower, Undergraduate, Department of Horticulture; Diane Relf, Extension Specialist, Consumer Horticulture and Kate Dobbs, Information Officer, Consumer Horticulture; Virginia Tech. Daylilies are good plants for the beginning gardener ...More…
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Location and Establishment of Annual Beds
Virginia Tech Extension — Annual flowers live only for one growing season, during which they grow, flower, and produce seed, thereby completing their life cycle. Annuals must be set out or seeded every year since they don't persist. Some varieties will self-sow, or ...More…
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The Challenge of Fall and Winter Garden Color
Virginia Tech Extension — As part of the Jamestown commemoration, communities and citizens will be improving their streets, parks, schools, businesses, and gardens to spotlight the horticultural diversity and beauty of Virginia. Virginia Cooperative Extension developed ...More…
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America's Anniversary Garden: Native Plants
Virginia Tech Extension — In 2007, Virginia marks the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The 18-month-long commemoration began in May 2006 and features educational programs, cultural events, fairs, and various live and ...More…