Western Mountains and High Plains
April, 2011
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Devilishly Good Ninebark
Plants with purple foliage are great for adding some drama to the garden. And dusky-leaved cultivars of ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) are some of the best choices for adding color...
Borers Get Burned with Fire Gel
Among the most troublesome pests for peach growers are peachtree borers. These larvae of clearwing moths attack the roots of the trees or, in the case of the lesser peachtree borer, the...
Defying Late Blight
A couple of summers ago, many gardeners in the East were devastated to find their once healthy tomato plants dying within a matter of days. What started as a few water-soaked spots on the leaves...
Chiming in on Bellflowers
Few groups of flowering plants show the diversity of the bellflower clan, or campanulas. With bell-shaped, tubular or star-shaped flowers in shades of blue, white, pink, and red, they have growth...
In the Garden
Helping Old Garden Friends
Some of the oldest residents of the garden are awakening from their winter's rest. These hardy perennials are always dependable, but often they're taken for granted. Now is an excellent time to rejuvenate many perennials since the soil is easy to dig...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Catmint 'Walker's Low' catmint (Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low') is a wonderful perennial that is a...
Clever Gardening Technique
Make a Fun Pole Bean Teepee Grow your pole beans on a tripod made from ten foot poles tied at the top with rope or clothes...
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Regional Reminders
- Wage War on Weeds
- Plant New Asparagus Crowns
- Start Tomato and Pepper Seeds
- Plant Bare Root Roses
- Start Annual Flowers
