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December 2016 - Lawanda's Garden

Month: December 2016

Caring For Holiday Gift Plants

Posted on December 18, 2016 in Newspaper Columns

Most plants given for holiday gifts – poinsettias, Christmas cactuses, kalanchoes, cypresses, and others – originate in tropical regions and cannot tolerate our cold winter temperatures, even for a few minutes. Special care must be taken in transporting these tender plants outdoors. Protect them with as many layers of paper, plastic, towels or blankets [Continue]

Deterring Deer

Posted on December 4, 2016 in Newspaper Columns

As we build homes further out into what was once countryside, we encroach on the homes of many species of wildlife, including deer. With fewer undeveloped acres available to provide natural food, deer are forced to look at our residential landscapes for sustenance. Many of our home landscapes and gardens are virtual deer buffets. [Continue]