Western Mountains and High Plains
September, 2004
Regional Report
In the Garden
Lay New Sod in Autumn
Autumn is one of the best times to install a new lawn with freshly cut sod since cool temperatures are ideal for sod establishment. Another advantage is less weed competition because weeds don't germinate and grow as quickly in fall as in spring. That...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Spotted Dead Nettle The soothing effect of dappled shade created by spotted dead nettle's ( Lamium maculatum ) mat of...
Clever Gardening Technique
Combating Pear Slugs If you grow ornamental plums, hawthorns, mountain ash, cotoneasters, cherries, plums, apricots,...
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Regional Reminders
- Plant Trees and Shrubs
- Spray for Mildew
- Control Weeds
- Plant Perennial Flowers
- Be on the Alert for Wasps and Yellow Jackets
