http://independentmail.com/news/life/garden-home/?partner=RSSAnderson Independent Mail Stories: Garden & Homeen-uslife/garden-home/news/life/garden-home/?partner=RSShttp://independentmail.com/feeds/headlines/life/garden-home/2008-11-21T23:24:26.472961Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/08/saga-shrub-hydrangeas-continues/?partner=RSSThere are several issues related to the shrub that are important to keep in mind Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:44:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/08/saga-shrub-hydrangeas-continues/?partner=RSSlife/columns399602008-11-08T17:44:002008-11-08T17:44:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008There are several issues related to the shrub that are important to keep in mind<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Juanita GarrisonThe saga of the shrub hydrangeas continuesAnderson Independent Mailsaga-shrub-hydrangeas-continueshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/aug/09/dont-let-heat-get-you-down/?partner=RSSMake sure to pick weeds, vegetables laurapstokes@bellsouth.net (Laura Stokes )Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:11:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/aug/09/dont-let-heat-get-you-down/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home368472008-08-09T23:11:002008-08-09T23:11:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Make sure to pick weeds, vegetables<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Laura Stokes Don’t let the heat get you downAnderson Independent Maildont-let-heat-get-you-downhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/01/summer-bulbs-invigorate-your-landscape/?partner=RSSYou can extend the springtime pageantry of colors, flowers and fragrances in your garden throughout the summer with bulbs. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:13:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/01/summer-bulbs-invigorate-your-landscape/?partner=RSSlife/columns355652008-07-01T10:13:002008-07-01T10:13:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008You can extend the springtime pageantry of colors, flowers and fragrances in your garden throughout the summer with bulbs. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Bob Polomski Summer bulbs to invigorate your landscapeAnderson Independent Mailsummer-bulbs-invigorate-your-landscapehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/10/earthworms-gardeners-best-friend/?partner=RSSIf you are “into” worms, or if your children are, you may want to create a worm bed. It’s a great educational project, and could provide you a few more worms and some fertilizer for your garden. laurapstokes@bellsouth.net (Laura Stokes )Sun, 11 May 2008 02:53:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/10/earthworms-gardeners-best-friend/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home337222008-05-10T22:53:002008-05-10T22:53:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008If you are “into” worms, or if your children are, you may want to create a worm bed. It’s a great educational project, and could provide you a few more worms and some fertilizer for your garden.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Laura Stokes Earthworms: A gardener's best friendAnderson Independent Mailearthworms-gardeners-best-friendhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/03/tranquil-garden-perfect-sanctuary/?partner=RSSJuanita Garrison visits her friend's Garden Sanctuary Sat, 03 May 2008 23:07:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/03/tranquil-garden-perfect-sanctuary/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home334782008-05-03T19:07:002008-05-03T19:07:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Juanita Garrison visits her friend's Garden Sanctuary<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Juanita GarrisonTranquil garden is perfect sanctuaryAnderson Independent Mailtranquil-garden-perfect-sanctuaryhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/29/when-your-shrubs-dont-bloom/?partner=RSSIf a plant has never bloomed, the cause could be the climate, soil, light or maturity of the plant. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:20:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/29/when-your-shrubs-dont-bloom/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home333062008-04-29T13:20:002008-04-29T13:20:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008If a plant has never bloomed, the cause could be the climate, soil, light or maturity of the plant.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Bob Polomski When your shrubs don't bloomAnderson Independent Mailwhen-your-shrubs-dont-bloomhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/11/annual-mimosa-garden-club-tour-showcase-newer-gard/?partner=RSSOn April 19, three private Anderson landscapes will be open for viewing in the annual garden tour sponsored by the Mimosa Garden Club. malmgrenjeanne@yahoo.com (Jeanne Malmgren )Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:27:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/11/annual-mimosa-garden-club-tour-showcase-newer-gard/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home325862008-04-11T10:27:002008-04-11T10:27:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008On April 19, three private Anderson landscapes will be open for viewing in the annual garden tour sponsored by the Mimosa Garden Club. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Jeanne Malmgren Annual Mimosa Garden Club tour to showcase newer gardens this yearAnderson Independent Mailannual-mimosa-garden-club-tour-showcase-newer-gardhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/10/toughen-seedlings-planting-day/?partner=RSSI think I speak for all gardeners when I say “Hooray for spring!” laurapstokes@bellsouth.net (Laura Stokes )Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:07:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/10/toughen-seedlings-planting-day/?partner=RSSlife/columns325692008-04-10T22:07:002008-04-10T22:07:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008I think I speak for all gardeners when I say “Hooray for spring!”<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Laura Stokes Toughen seedlings before planting dayAnderson Independent Mailtoughen-seedlings-planting-dayhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/28/plant-notebook-new-england-aster/?partner=RSSNew England aster is an herbaceous perennial that's drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:49:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/28/plant-notebook-new-england-aster/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home320772008-03-28T21:49:002008-03-28T21:49:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008New England aster is an herbaceous perennial that's drought-tolerant and low-maintenance.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Plant Notebook: New England asterAnderson Independent Mailplant-notebook-new-england-asterhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/28/garden-works-all-about-bradford-pear/?partner=RSSGarden Works columnist Bob Polomski admits to a fondness for the spring beauty of Bradford pear trees. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:44:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/28/garden-works-all-about-bradford-pear/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home320762008-03-28T21:44:002008-03-28T21:44:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Garden Works columnist Bob Polomski admits to a fondness for the spring beauty of Bradford pear trees. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Bob Polomski Garden Works: All about the Bradford pearAnderson Independent Mailgarden-works-all-about-bradford-pearhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/14/know-your-enemy-garden/?partner=RSSWatch out for "illegal alien" plant species that can take up space in your garden quickly. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/14/know-your-enemy-garden/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home313732008-03-14T00:00:002008-03-14T00:00:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Watch out for "illegal alien" plant species that can take up space in your garden quickly.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Know your enemy — in the gardenAnderson Independent Mailknow-your-enemy-gardenhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/13/enjoy-fruits-vegetable-garden/?partner=RSSThe basics of getting the most out of your small garden this year. laurapstokes@bellsouth.net (Laura Stokes )Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:43:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/13/enjoy-fruits-vegetable-garden/?partner=RSSlife/columns313692008-03-13T22:43:002008-03-13T22:43:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008The basics of getting the most out of your small garden this year.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Laura Stokes Enjoy the fruits of a vegetable gardenAnderson Independent Mailenjoy-fruits-vegetable-gardenhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/06/native-plants-great-way-go-your-garden/?partner=RSSTo attract butterflies and have a better chance of your plants surviving the heat and humidity, choose locally grown native plants. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:40:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/06/native-plants-great-way-go-your-garden/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home310992008-03-06T21:40:002008-03-06T21:40:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008To attract butterflies and have a better chance of your plants surviving the heat and humidity, choose locally grown native plants.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Native plants a great way to go in your gardenAnderson Independent Mailnative-plants-great-way-go-your-gardenhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/06/will-vitamins-make-her-sweet-or-sour/?partner=RSSJuanita Garrison compares "sweet" and "sour" soil. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:30:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/06/will-vitamins-make-her-sweet-or-sour/?partner=RSSlife/columns310982008-03-06T21:30:002008-03-06T21:30:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Juanita Garrison compares "sweet" and "sour" soil.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Juanita GarrisonWill vitamins make her sweet or sour?Anderson Independent Mailwill-vitamins-make-her-sweet-or-sourhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/06/p/?partner=RSSLearn about Sambucus canadensis, commonly known as American Elderberry. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:29:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/06/p/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home310972008-03-06T21:29:002008-03-06T21:29:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Learn about Sambucus canadensis, commonly known as American Elderberry.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Plant NotebookAnderson Independent Mailphttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/28/garden-notebook-fringe-tree/?partner=RSSThis tree also goes by the name Old Man's Beard and Grancy Greybeard Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:36:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/28/garden-notebook-fringe-tree/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home307762008-02-28T16:36:002008-02-28T16:36:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008This tree also goes by the name Old Man's Beard and Grancy Greybeard<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Garden notebook: Fringe treeAnderson Independent Mailgarden-notebook-fringe-treehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/28/spring-means-arrival-crabgrass/?partner=RSSCareful planning and landscaping can reduce the presence of crabgrass in your yard. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:26:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/28/spring-means-arrival-crabgrass/?partner=RSSlife/columns307752008-02-28T16:26:002008-02-28T16:26:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Careful planning and landscaping can reduce the presence of crabgrass in your yard.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Bob Polomski Spring means the arrival of crabgrassAnderson Independent Mailspring-means-arrival-crabgrasshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/21/p/?partner=RSSLearn about summersweet Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:34:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/21/p/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home304472008-02-21T14:34:002008-02-21T14:34:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Learn about summersweet<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Plant NotebookAnderson Independent Mailphttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/21/orchids-have-their-druthers-theyre-not-difficult/?partner=RSSJeannette "Parky" Dodge of Salem, who has been growing orchids for 35 years, offers some tips on how to care for the flower often described as fussy and fragile to grow. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:28:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/21/orchids-have-their-druthers-theyre-not-difficult/?partner=RSSlife/garden-home304462008-02-21T14:28:002008-02-21T14:28:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Jeannette "Parky" Dodge of Salem, who has been growing orchids for 35 years, offers some tips on how to care for the flower often described as fussy and fragile to grow.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Orchids have their druthers, but they’re not difficultAnderson Independent Mailorchids-have-their-druthers-theyre-not-difficulthttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/21/soil-lifeblood-garden/?partner=RSSIn this part of the country we’re used to acid soil and are constantly working to raise that pH by adding lime. But something you may not know is that one of the causes of acid soil is heavy rainfall. Since we’re in a drought, that could have a profound effect on soil acidity. laurapstokes@bellsouth.net (Laura Stokes )Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:15:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/21/soil-lifeblood-garden/?partner=RSSlife/columns304452008-02-21T14:15:002008-02-21T14:15:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008In this part of the country we’re used to acid soil and are constantly working to raise that pH by adding lime. But something you may not know is that one of the causes of acid soil is heavy rainfall. Since we’re in a drought, that could have a profound effect on soil acidity. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Laura Stokes Soil is the lifeblood of the gardenAnderson Independent Mailsoil-lifeblood-garden