Is there life after the first frost?: Birds in the ...
Most of my flowers are gone now. One white tea rose, a few chrysanthemums, some nicotiana and one very confused tropical waterlily are all that remain of the splendid summer show. The magazines now are instructing me to create some winter color ... [... more]
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Zephyranthes grandiflora
Not winter hardy to St. Louis. Plant bulbs 2-3" deep and 3-4" apart in spring in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. After summer bloom, plants go dormant. In fall before first [... more]
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Melampodium divaricatum 'Derby' Plant of Merit
Formerly included in the genus Chrysanthemum, this compact bushy annual grows 12-18 inches tall, but produces an abundance of 1-inch golden-yellow daisy-like flowers throughout summer to first frost in a continuous and showy floral display. ... [... more]
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Containers that Keep Kicking into Fall
The transition from the exuberance of summer, when my containers are looking their fullest and most luxuriant, to the first frost, when the more tender plants collapse, used to be an upsetting time for me. But over the last few years, I've ... [... more]
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Amaryllis = Hippeastrum; Dutch amaryllis
Prior to planting, store bulbs at 41-55°F (5-13°C) and do not let them dry out. For container-grown plants, two systems are available. They are: Bring container plants indoors in the fall before the first frost. Since, it is not necessary to rest [... more]
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September Tips: The Mountain West and High Plains
At higher elevations, frost already threatens. In other areas, however, the fall garden is going full-throttle. Plant your container roses Zone Maps Repair the Lawn -- In Zones 3 and colder and at high elevations, your first frost is likely to ... [... more]
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