Mid-Atlantic
April, 2010
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Hosta of the Year
Hostas are the backbone of the shade garden. Easy to grow and generally trouble-free, they are available in a myriad of sizes and leaf shapes, colors and variegation patterns. In fact, the biggest...
Old Time Tomatoes
Gardeners grow heirloom tomatoes for a variety of reasons- for their delicious flavor, unique appearance, to maintain strains of genetic diversity. But even if these other reasons didnt apply,...
Welcome to Munchkin Land
Oak-leaf hydrangeas ( Hydrangea quercifolia ) are wonderful landscape plants. Their large, lobed leaves add textural interest to the garden in summer and change to gorgeous shades of burgundy and...
Lawn Care Made Easier
If youve ever struggled to move downspout extensions and splash blocks before you mow- and then had put them back once you were done- youll probably appreciate a new product from Landscape...
In the Garden
Highlights of the High Line
Plants can heal. We know that viscerally, as our pulse slows and our body relaxes when we stroll through lush woodlands. Studies show hospitalized people in rooms with windows facing green space feel better faster than counterparts without plants in...
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Resources
Web Finds
Earth911 With spring cleaning comes trash and other waste disposal. Earth911 is a comprehensive...
Books
Film - DIRT! The Movie dirt! The Movie is a must-see for everyone. Produced by Independent Lens, it's been running...
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Regional Reminders
- Plant Veggies in Succession
- Mark Crowded Daffodil Clusters to Divide Later
- Carefully Read Info on Seed Packets
- Put Lilium Bulblets Back Inground
- Pull Mulch and Leaves Away from Trees and Shrubs
- Acclimatize New Plant Purchases
