by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene Daffodilsby Ludwig, Andrea Lorene on 3/1/2019 10:03 AMCategory: Timely ActionsDaffodils bloom February through May. Each variety will bloom for at least two weeks, depending on the temperature. Cooler weather extends their…
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Protect Unplanted Woodies & Perennials Through Winter
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene February in TN is notorious for delivering extreme cold temperatures with surprisingly warm days intermingled. This can be very stressful not only to established plants, but to late…
Proper Crape Myrtle Pruning
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene February is a good time to prune Crape myrtles in Tennessee. Crape myrtles bloom on the new season’s growth in spring, so trimming them in February before…
Pruning-When to do What?!
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene When to prune what can be tricky for homeowners. How do you know which plants can or should be pruned, and when should that be done for each…
Choose an environmentally friendly deicer
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene As winter sets in across Tennessee, so too does the need to keep pedestrian paths clear of snow and ice. Deicers and traction agents are used to achieve…
Recycle your Holiday Greenery to Benefit Wildlife
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene As the holidays come to a close, why not recycle your Christmas Tree and other holiday greenery to share the merriment with wildlife in your yard? The US…
A Holiday Favorite, the Poinsettia
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene Here is some timely information from Horticulturalist and Tipton County Extension Agent, Joellen Dimond, on a favorite holiday plant, the poinsettia. The poinsettia was first introduced to the…
Putting Your Yard to Bed for the Winter
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene Winter is the season for wool sweaters, hots chocolate, and for some, hibernation. You may notice that as fall colors fade, many plants in your yard are…
Save Your Leaves, Save Some Green
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene Fall is here, and that means organic matter is falling from the skies – at least it is if you have mature trees in your yard. Leaf…
Fire-Wise Landscaping Tips
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene While we have had a fairly wet summer in much of the state this year, late summer is generally a good time of year to begin a…