Western Mountains and High Plains
January, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Scented Tuberous Begonia
Tuberous begonias are gorgeous, shade-loving flowers that produce large bouquets of single or double blooms in colors ranging from white to deep red. However, for as beautiful as they look, these...
Honeybees as Plant Bodyguards
Most gardeners know the advantages of honeybees visiting the garden. Bees play a critical role in the pollination of many fruits and vegetables. New research from Germany shows that honeybees can...
New Colorful False Indigo
Baptisia, or false indigo, is a popular spring-flowering, bushy perennial that grows 2 to 7 feet tall and wide depending on the species. There are white-, purple-, and yellow-flowered types...
Low Stress Wheeled Snow Shovel
Snow and cold is engulfing much of the country this year. While its great to hire someone to plow your driveway and walkways, for do-it-yourselvers shoveling snow actually can be a good form of...
In the Garden
Planting Around and Near the Foundation
Carefully chosen and placed, landscape plants around the foundation will bring out the best in your house. Just like the finishing touches inside your home, foundation plantings help to complete the outside by adding curb appeal.
Properly chosen...
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Resources
Books
Ornamental Grasses Ornamental Grasses , by Peter Loewer, is an older edition but still a favorite book that...
Clever Gardening Technique
Pre-Warm the Garden Bed You can get a head start on preparing your garden in late winter by pre-warming the soil. Six to...
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Regional Reminders
- Gather Seed-Starting Supplies
- Get Ready for Seed Starting
- Check for Soggy Perennials
- What about Those Squirrels?
- Start an Idea File
