Western Mountains and High Plains
February, 2008
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Apricot Zinnia
Zinnias are one of the easiest annual flowers to grow in the garden, and they come in many sizes, shapes, and colors -- from pure white to deep red. Now gardeners have a beautiful new apricot...
A Solution for Heavy Containers
Container gardening continues to be hugely popular, and many gardeners love to experiment with large containers, mixing and matching edibles, flowers, and even small shrubs. However, large...
The Best Daisies
The Shasta daisy ( Leucanthemum x superbum ) is a carefree, widely adapted perennial flower that gardeners across the country can grow. The flowers reach 5 inches in diameter with yellow centers...
Kudzu Contributes to Air Pollution
As if there weren't enough reasons to dislike this ubiquitous Southern weed that is migrating northward with global warming, now it appears kudzu emits gases that contribute to air pollution....
In the Garden
Exercise Your Green Thumb Outdoors
The perennial garden may be in its sleeping mode, but the seasoned gardener knows it will soon be time to jump into action. And if you're like me, you have an itch to get outdoors and get your hands in the soil.
There are new beds to be prepared,...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Rose Mallow Rose mallow ( Hibiscus moscheutos ), with its classic hibiscus blooms, is a cold-hardy perennial...
Clever Gardening Technique
Watering Tube for Strawberry Pots If you like to plant in large strawberry jars, the plants near the bottom are often difficult to...
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Regional Reminders
- Getting Ready to Start Seeds
- Read the Seed Packets
- Plan Your Landscape
- Watch for Creepy Crawlers on Windowsills
- Add Organic Matter to the Vegetable Garden
