Southwestern Deserts
November, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Colorful Japanese Forest Grass
Japanese forest grass ( Hakonechloa macra ) is an attractive, clumping ornamental grass that looks stunning planted as a ground cover along a walkway or on a bank. The leaves are usually a bright...
New Continuous Input Composter
With the bevy of fallen leaves, grass clippings, and old flower and vegetable plants, fall is a great time to compost yard waste. While there are many home compost units on the market, here is a...
Award-Winning Japanese Hornbeam
Since 1978 the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has recognized outstanding trees, shrubs, and woody vines with a special gold medal award. The plants are evaluated for performance, pest and...
Sky Farming of the Future
Small-space gardeners with only a deck and patio have been told for years to utilize the vertical space above beds and planters for growing more plants. Now Dickson Despommier, professor of...
In the Garden
Raise It Up
I love the earthy smell released when plunging a trowel into garden soil. No longer blessed with childhood's nimble knees, I prefer that rich scent to be closer to my nose without a lot of bending and stooping. Raised beds are the answer!
How High...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Picking a Winning Rose Have you ever wondered what makes one rose a winner over another when they all look so gorgeous?...
Tool or Gardening Product
Diggit Garden Tool This hand tool has a long, narrow blade good for digging deep holes to plant bulbs or tackling...
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Regional Reminders
- Overseed Bermuda Grass
- Visit Nurseries for Colorful Fall Plants
- Continue Planting Cool-Season Veggies
- Force Paper Whites for Holiday Displays
- Add Colorful Perennials
