Western Mountains and High Plains
August, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Butterfly-Attracting, Disease-Resistant Phlox
Midsummer is tall phlox ( Phlox paniculata and P. maculata ) season in the perennial garden. Phlox is known for its beautiful flowers this time of year, but powdery mildew often ruins the show....
Save the Ash Tree
There is a growing concern about native ash trees across the country. The emerald ash borer (EAB) insect has set up home in communities in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Eastern Canada...
Elderberry Pruning Trials
Elderberry bushes are gaining in popularity. This native shrub is easy to grow and is adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions, including wet areas. It features attractive white flowers and...
National Community Gardening Week
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has named August 23-29, 2009, National Community Gardening Week. As an ongoing commitment to encourage community gardening, the USDA is installing Peoples...
In the Garden
The Power of a Tiny Seed: Self-Sowing Annual Flowers
Like splashes of watercolors on the landscape palate, some flowers re-seed themselves to paint our gardens with tantalizing colors while adding textures that are often unexpected in the summer garden.
I've marveled at the power of these self-sowing...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Blue Flax Hardy throughout the region and tolerant of the dry prairies, blue flax ( Linum perenne ) is a...
Clever Gardening Technique
Epsom Salts for Roses Do your roses have tired roots? Are your plants lacking in vigor and blooms? Sprinkle a couple...
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Regional Reminders
- Leaking Poplar Trees Not Uncommon
- Pincher Bugs on the Move
- Get Grasshoppers While Theye Still Small
- Lawns Need TLC During Hot Weather
- Keep Tomato Diseases and Pests at Bay
