County Extension - Spring Articles

Dan's Weekly Spring Articles Archives

You will find all of Dan's previous articles related to the spring season below.

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Leyland Cypress Not Bulletproof (06/20/03)
Gardening "Quick Fixes" Not Always Available (06/12/03)
Remove Old Flowers for an Extended Blooming Season (06/06/03)
It's Blackberry Season (05/30/03)
Take Control of Your Irrigation System this Summer (05/24/03)
Maintain Tomato Plants for a Long Harvest Season (05/17/03)
Flowers Brighten Dark Days (05/10/03)
Apply Lime Only If You Are Sure It Is Needed (05/02/03)
What's New in Horticulture? - A Lot (04/26/03)
Dead Areas in Lawns Frustrate Gardeners (04/19/03)
Damage by Deer? Plant Something They Don't Like (04/11/03)
Look to the Salvias for Season Long Color (04/11/03)
Supplemental Fertilizer Helps Annuals to Flower All Summer Long (04/05/03)
Nurseries and Garden Centers Offer Azaleas in Abundance (03/29/03)
Some "Plant Problems" Aren't Problems (03/21/03)
Try this Painless, Inexpensive Plant Rooting Method (06/15/2002)
Watch Out for Invasive Plants in Your Landscape (06/08/2002)
June Gardening Tips (06/01/2002)
Mole Cricket Control Season Approaching (05/25/2002)
When Rains Return, Gardening Practices Should Change (05/18/2002)
A Vegetable Marketing Pilot Program (05/13/2002)
Gaillardia for Hot, Dry, Bright Spots (05/11/2002)
Daylily Disease Alert (05/07/2002)
Gardeners Should Prepare for Another Dry Year (05/04/2002)
Take Precautions When Hauling Plants (04/27/2002)
Lawn Maintenance Overkill is Hurting Centipede (04/20/2002)
Spring Azalea Care Is Important (04/13/2002)
Overcome the Scrawny Flower and Vegetable Syndrome (04/06/2002)
Native Shrubs Becoming More Available (03/30/2002)
Grow Peppers for Ornamental and Food Value (03/23/2002)
Cold Spring, Slow Start for Plants (5/19/2001)
Cool Down Your Summer Landscape with Blue (5/12/2001)
Recycle Clippings for a Better Lawn (5/5/2001)
Soluble Fertilizers Can Be Useful to Gardeners (4/21/2001)
Lawn Problems Galore This Spring (4/17/2001)
Create Bright Spots with Small, Well Kept Flower Beds (4/7/2001)
Fallen Leaves are Great Resource for Gardeners (3/17/2001)
Flowering Dogwoods Showing Off Now (3/10/2001)
Mistletoe, A True Parasite (3/4/2001)
Evaluate Azaleas This Spring (2/18/2001)
Fast Growing vs. Slow Growing Trees (2/16/2001)
Deciduous Magnolias Are Striking Accent Plants (2/9/2001)
Too Early for Some Gardening Jobs (2/6/2001)
Outdoor Potted Plants Need Attention Now! (5/21/2000)
Phosphorus A Necessary, But Often Overused Nutrient (5/1/2000)
Are you looking for a Better Lawn (4/24/2000)
Amaryllis , A Good Choice for Coastal Bulb Gardens (4/16/2000)
Try a New Flowering Shrub (4/9/2000)
Common Mulching Questions/Answers (4/2/2000)
Overdosing Can Turn Grass Yellow (3/26/2000)
Spring Gardening Tips (3/19/2000)
Azaleas are in Full Bloom(3/12/2000)
Some Area Palms are Hungry (3/04/2000)
Deciduous Magnolias for Early Color (2/27/2000)
Time to Control Lawn Burweed (2/19/2000)
Chaste Tree - Something Different (2/12/2000)