Greener Gardening Blog
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Nov 122019Ask Dr. Phipps: Oaks for Small Spaces
Q: I attended Phipps’ Native Plant and Sustainability Conference at the end of October and really appreciated what Doug Tallamy had to say about planting trees, shrubs and herbs that provide food for caterpillars and, in...
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Nov 112019Greener Gardening: Leave Your Fall Leaves
While fall leaves may seem like a nuisance to some or a beautiful sign of the season to others, properly managed leaves can have a great significance to your local ecosystem, providing soil fertilization, weed suppression and more....
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Nov 052019Ask Dr. Phipps: Beautiful Bulbs
Q – When is it too late to plant spring flowering bulbs? Can I still plant them now? What bulbs are best for areas with deer pressure? A – Spring flowering bulbs should be planted in the fall. The Penn...
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Oct 292019Ask Dr. Phipps: Bird of Paradise Plant
Q: I live in Irwin and obtained 2 potted bird of paradise plants last summer. Based on my research, I believe they are giant white bird of paradise. There are 3 plants in each large pot. I purchased a grow...
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Oct 222019Small Gardens, Big Impact: Hillside Garden in Monroeville
Small Gardens, Big Impact is a series of blog posts showcasing garden excellence at local homes. Published as part of our Greener Gardening series, each entry will focus on one of our green-thumbed neighbors to discover how they...
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Oct 152019Ask Dr. Phipps: Hydrangea Help
Q. I have a couple of mophead hydrangeas that bloom in the summer. I would like to know when and how to cut them back. Typically there are only about 6 blooms so I imagine I’m cutting back at the wrong time and in the...
