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June Brings Outdoor Chores

Summer is here! School is out, and it's vacation time, at least for the kids. Summer also means the days are longer, and hotter, so get your gardening done in the morning and evening when it is more...

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Heat-Resistant Flower Passes AgriLife Test

What do you think of when you hear the word #8220;Superstar #8221;? Perhaps Michael Jordan or Peyton Manning? What about a Texas Superstar? Troy Aikman, Nolan Ryan, Josh Hamilton?

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Attracting Butterflies Isn't So Hard

Butterflies are the gems of the insect world. Their graceful flight and bright colors never fail to delight children and adults alike.

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Look For Signs That Harvest Is Ready

You planted your vegetable patch this spring and the first fruits of your harvest are ready for picking.

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It May Be Hot, But There and #8217;s Plenty Of Work In Garden

Believe it or not, there #8217;s work to do in the garden in July! And not just mowing the lawn.

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Potted Plants Create Striking Garden Accents

Looking for a way to spice up your landscape without a whole lot of work? One way is to use pots filled with plants as striking accents.

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Flowering Bulbs That Enjoy Hot Weather

Most of the time, when flowering bulbs are mentioned, tulips and daffodils are what first come to mind. But, these heralds of early spring are not the only bulbs that dazzle and beautify Texas landscapes.

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Dog Days Of Summer Require Giving Extra Attention To Garden

The dog days of summer are here, and triple digit temperatures are a painful reminder of last year #8217;s summer heat and drought. While we are not back in drought conditions, it has been a while...

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Azaleas need attention during summer

Queen of early-blooming shrubs, nothing says spring quite like azaleas. And, in case you haven #8217;t been paying attention, azaleas can also say summer and fall, too, with the introductionof the...

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Watch out for falling pecans and branches

It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon #8212; not a cloud in the sky.

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September brings new gardening chores

If you're like me, you're ready for a weather change! It has been a hot, dry summer, hard on plants and on enthusiasm for gardening or just being outdoors.

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Use your brain not your back to reduce yard maintenance

If you want to grab the attention of any gardener, just say #8220;low maintenance. #8221; Although gardening is one of America's favorite pastimes, we always are looking for ways to save time and...

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Use your brain not your back to reduce yard maintenance

If you want to grab the attention of any gardener, just say #8220;low maintenance. #8221; Although gardening is one of America's favorite pastimes, we always are looking for ways to save time and...

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Fall is the time to deal with weeds and fire ants

We are now in a fall weather pattern, according to local weathermen, with milder temperatures and rain in the forecast. I am ready for a change.

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Master Gardeners spin educational webs at the fair

The East Texas State Fair is the perfect setting for the classic children's story "Charlotte's Web" to be told in a totally unique way by the Smith County Master Gardeners in their award-winning Secret...

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Autumn brings programs, bulb sale and chores

All officially arrived a few days ago, and the weather sure confirms that welcome change. A little more rain would be nice though. The milder weather should entice folks outdoors for some gardening...

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Event includes 'Bulbs And More' plant sale

Looking for some ideas to enhance your yard or garden? How about some choice plants and yard decorations for the garden?

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Pansies bring color to winter gardens

Without a doubt, the number one bedding plant flower for winter and early spring color is the pansy. These are tough plants, even though they may sound and look delicate.

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Time to consider moving plants indoors

Although winter time is still several weeks away, we need to take steps and start bringing tender houseplants indoors.

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AgriLife Extension program needs volunteers to spread gardening advice

The Smith County Master Gardener program is seeking applicants to help the Texas A M AgriLife Extension Service conduct gardening educational programs in Smith County.

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