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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Wanda Cannon
'Kudzu bug' can wreak havoc on area landscapes
As we approach late summer, there are a few pesky critters we need to look for on our ornamental plants and turf grass.
Gardening with Wanda: Summer gardens yield sweet bounties around town
Summer is here! Gardeners and farmers are growing, harvesting and selling their bounties around town. Also, we are busy answering calls from vegetable and fruit growers, small and large, with questions concerning their summer gardens.
Gardening with Wanda: Follow your summertime gardening checklist
You know it's early July when you hear the crickets at dusk, see the fireflies blinking in the darkness or eat your first homegrown tomato sandwich of the year. These are some of the wonderful sounds, sights and tastes of living in the South that are soothing to our senses after a warm summer day.
Dry summer on the way, so water wisely
I have just received an interesting outlook from the Climate Extension Specialist at UGA, Mark Boudreau, concerning our current drought conditions here in North Georgia.
Gardening with Wanda: Weather a reason for infestation
Having a beautiful garden (flowering or vegetable) can be challenging when weather conditions are unstable. The change from early spring rains, along with cool nights to our hot, dry days with no rain have created fungus and insect problems on many of our ornamental plants and fruits and veggies. Identifying and troubleshooting with plant problems is the first step. Many fungus problems can be ...
Gardening with Wanda: Celebrating Georgia’s Gold Medal Plants
Georgia Gold Medal Plants have been announced for 2011. What is a Georgia Gold Medal Plant? Since 1994, plants have been selected by the Georgia Plant Selection Committee, comprised of faculty from the University of Georgia and Green Industry Professionals that include nurserymen, flower growers and landscape professionals across the state. The plants are broken down into specific categories by best annual, perennial, shrub, tree, ground cover and native plant. This information is then made ...
Gardening with Wanda: Take these steps to control nuisance pests
The invasion of oak leaf loopers and kudzu bugs are a rampant problem this spring. The office has been flooded with calls about these creatures and how to get rid of them.
Gardening with Wanda: Cover all the basics before planting your edible garden
You may have plans to start your own veggie garden. Or maybe plant some fruiting trees and bushes. Whatever the case, it is time to make sure you plant in the right areas, the soil is the correct pH and everything is in order to obtain the maximum satisfaction of your endeavors.
Careful planning and right plants can keep deer at bay
Are the deer nibbling in your yard? Here are some helpful tips: If you live in Hall County, many homeowners are struggling with the deer populations that love to nibble on their ornamental shrubs and flowering plants. Many of our native areas have been replaced with areas of residential homes, and as our population grows, so does our need for housing. It is difficult to control deer in residential communities. From a gardener's point of ...
Gardening with Wanda: Hall Master Gardeners have a big impact on community
Question: Who are the Hall County Master Gardeners? Answer: I have to brag a little about this group of hardworking, service-oriented people in the county called the Hall County Master Gardeners. One might ask who are these people and what do they do? These gardening gurus have been involved with establishing community gardens at parks, schools, libraries and many other nonprofit organizations in our area. They provide garden consulting for individuals, volunteer in the local ...
Raised beds can help when you have poor soil
Question: I have poor soil in my planting area. I would like to plant a vegetable garden in late April and I would like to know what I need to do to amend it?
Consider planting hollies for a property border
Question: What are some good trees that will provide a border or buffer along my property lines?
Gardening Q&A: Tips on ornamental, Bermuda grass
Question: When do you cut back ornamental grasses such as pampas, zebra and fountain grass?
Gardening with Wanda: Arborists and transplanting
Let's answer some questions that I have received over the past few weeks. Question: I am in need of an arborist in the Hall County area and wondered if I could get some recommendations. Answer: The Hall County Extension office can provide a list of certified arborists that will come out to your property and make an assessment. Remember when talking with them to get quotes and a good understanding on their costs and services. ...
Gardening with Wanda: Prevention can stave off winter plant damage
While much of our state sits in a deep freeze and I am sitting in a nice warm room, I started to think about snow cover and 15 degrees temperatures Wednesday night and I asked myself, "How do plants in this climate survive these conditions and make it until spring?"
Articles By Author - Wanda Cannon
Cannon: Blooms for each room
If you have a creative side and have some room to plant flowers, cutting gardens can be a fun and rewarding way to surround one's self with beautiful flowers indoors as well as outdoors for parties.
Cannon: Five plants earn superior ranking for home garden
The 2013 Georgia Gold Medal Plants have been selected and as in years past, the winners are rated as No. 1 superior ornamental plants for use in the residential landscape.
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