How Long Do Pansies Last?

"Do pansies blossom all summer or are they just for spring and fall?" - Read the answer

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Weeds: Dandelion Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial weed with a strong taproot that can make itself at home almost anywhere. No lawn or garden can escape dandelion seeds that blow on the wind from spring to fall. Drought Tolerant Annuals No matter where you live, water is a precious resource. Some of us need to conserve more actively than others, but none of us would willingly waste water. So why not plant drought tolerant flowering annuals? In addition to saving on your water bill, you'll spend less time on garden maintenance. Growing Sage Sage is for more than seasoning your Thanksgiving turkey. Harvest fresh leaves from your kitchen garden to flavor meat and bean dishes, or toss the blossoms into salad! You can even wire dried sprigs to a frame to create an aromatic wreath or swag. Cabbageworm Found throughout the United States. The cabbageworm is the larva of a common white, day-flying butterfly with three to four black spots on its wings. The damage done by these caterpillars is similar to that Garden Prep for Tomatoes Where you plant your tomatoes in the garden is important. Tomatoes need at least six to eight hours of sun a day to produce well -- and full sun is best, especially in cooler, more northern climates. Tomato roots won't do well in soggy soil -- a sunny, well-drained part of your garden is best. Growing Citrus Most people don't realize just how large the citrus family is. What you see in the supermarket is only a small portion of what can be grown. Pummelos, blood oranges, limequats, and myriad mandarin varieties offer exciting new taste experiences and landscape possibilities.

AWESOME NEW PHOTOS FROM THIS WEEK

Neotropical Blueberry (Cavendishia grandifolia), by bxncbx: Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ukojenie'), by cliftoncat: Clematis 'The President', by Altheabyanothername: Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Flying Cyprian'), by cliftoncat: Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella), by GrammaChar: Hoya (Hoya pubicalyx), by plantladylin: Bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae), by carlysuko: Landscape view by Calif_Sue: Landscape view by lovemyhouse: Landscape view by flaflwrgrl: Landscape view by Bonehead:

NOTABLE DISCUSSIONS FROM OUR FORUMS

Subject	Area	Replies
Bird Photos - May 2018	Gardening for Butterflies, Birds and Bees forum	68
Bloom Gallery/Log Hanover PA - 2018	Irises forum	38
Our Orchid Blooms in May 2018	Orchids forum	33
Disaster has struck my seedling bed	Daylilies forum	33
My Enchanted Garden 2018	Irises forum	29
Some Color comes to Wisconsin!	Irises forum	27
Banner for May 1, 2018 by joannakat	Site Banners forum	23
How wide of a path between beds	All Things Gardening forum	21
What tomatoes are new to your garden this year and what favorites are returning?	Vegetables and Fruit forum	20

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