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May Garden Calendar

Plants in Flower & Plants of Interest Southern Magnolia Kousa Dogwood Mountain Laurel Roses Clematis Dianthus Bearded Iris Peony Coreopsis Poppy Summer Annuals Fertilize Summer flowering shrubs (crape myrtle & rose-of- Sharon) Side-dress …

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Tall Fescue Damage

There have been numerous reports this week of leaf tip burn on tall fescue. Some have also experienced “yellow …

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Anthracnose on Liriope

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Blueberry Pruning Workshop

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