Greener Gardening Blog
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May 192020Ask Dr Phipps: Plant Recommendations
Q. I have two questions. 1. What shrubs or bushes do you recommend for a privacy screen? 2. I’d like to populate the back of the yard, under the trees, with some bushes and flowers. I have a good sense of choices for a...
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May 122020Ask Dr. Phipps: Beautiful Bulb Bloom Succession
Q: There is an area of the yard with good sun exposure where I would like to stagger bulbs so that they bloom at different times throughout the spring and summer, what would you suggest? A: Spring blooming bulbs are generally...
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May 052020Ask Dr. Phipps: Urban Farming Concerns
Q: I am about to move into my first house in the Friendship neighborhood and am excited to start my first garden. Are there any ‘urban farming’ precautions I should know about if I want to eat the produce I grow, should...
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Apr 282020Ask Dr. Phipps: Hillside Help
Q: We have a hillside that is covered in ivy. It is difficult to access and weeds have gotten in and taken over. Last year we spent about 2 hrs. a week just to get a minimal control over the tall weeds. I am looking for another...
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Apr 172020Ask Dr. Phipps: Spring Lawn Installation
Q: I have a large patch of my yard that was recently disturbed with some construction. I would like to plant new grass in the spot and would like to maintain it organically. Can you give me some advice on how to get started? Also,...
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Apr 072020Ask Dr. Phipps: Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly
Have a question about your perennials, houseplants or turf grass? Worried about pests in the garden, hydrangeas that won't bloom, or tomatoes that died on the vine? Dr. Phipps can help! Ask Dr. Phipps is a free service...
