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Over The Fence: Spring Bulbs In The Fridge?
Stumped by a gardening problem? Post it here, and we'll invite others to offer their suggestions and solutions. A local gardener says her sister brought her some spring bulbs from Amsterdam in...
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Over The Fence: The Tardy Gardener's Spring Bulbs
Monday we introduced "Over The Fence," which we hope will become an ongoing discussion among gardeners with questions and answers. We have our first reply! A local gardener asked about spring bulbs...
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Over The Fence: A Question About Blue Rug Junipers
Here's another question for gardeners out there. Richard wonders how far apart should he plant his Blue Rug Junipers? And while we're at it, any suggestions on how to get them to retain more of their...
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Over The Fence: Poison Ivy
One of Connecticut's more dubious claims to fame is that it is a perfect environment for poison ivy. Such a pretty leaf. Such a menace. I spotted some in the garden two days ago and am bracing for...
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Over The Fence: A Question About Dividing Bleeding Heart
Reader Alix Copel has a question on how to cut back and divide Bleeding Heart. Gardeners, please share your know-how! I'll do some research, too, but we welcome your comments here. PHOTO: White...
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Over The Fence: Dividing The Bleeding Hearts
Alix Copel recently asked CT DIGS how and when to divide bleeding hearts. (No, this isn't a question about a political strategy to weaken the liberal camp.) My initial reaction was that one should...
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Over The Fence Q&A: He's Bugged By Daddy Longlegs
Walter Aniskoff, who lives in Windsor, says he has been inundated this summer with Daddy Longlegs around the entrance to his house. He called me, wondering how to get rid of them. His house, about 125...
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Battered Branches? Head To The Hardware Store
Don Kauke of West Hartford says he was "pretty desperate" to save one of his miniature Japanese maples, which was seriously damaged by January's snow accumulation. (It's one of a matched pair that he...
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