March 18, 2009 RSS feed / Home & Garden

It's time to plant roses

By CAROL RUNNELS Smith County Master Gardener

In the Spring, area nurseries have a large variety of roses in stock, but with this warm weather that won't last long. Plan and prepare your beds now. More...

Spring Daffodils

You know spring is in the air and close at hand when the brightly colored Daffodils (Narcissus) pop up in the landscape. What a show they put on for us! As they slowly fade away, what can be done to ensure they will return as vigorous next spring? More...

Care of hanging baskets

Joann Adair Smith County Master Gardener

One of the quickest ways to brighten up a drab entry or a bare wall is with a hanging basket. Hanging baskets can be filled with brightly colored flowers or luxurious green foliage. More...

Daffodils for the South

By CAROL RUNNELS Smith County Master Gardener

Many varieties of daffodils and jonquils can be grown in the South; however, many of those that we see in catalogs do better in northern climates. More...

Re-blooming

Rosemary Moyers Smith County Master Gardener

It is a great treat to look in the garden in an off-season and find majestic stalks of iris. Reblooming iris produce more than one crop of flowers. After the Spring season, you can have nice surprises until the first hard freeze. More...

Attract Butterflies

Geneva Thomas Smith County Master Gardener

Butterflies, like birds and other small animals, are drawn to areas that provide water, food and shelter. The following tips will help you create your own backyard sanctuary: * Locate in a sunny area. Butterflies like direct sunlight and heat. More...