Early signs of spring get us itching to get out into the garden. Read our tips for what you can do in the early part of the season to prepare for planting.
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Have you noticed leaf curl on your rhododendrons?
These plants are known to curl their leaves as a defense against water loss during drought and cold weather. In addition, frozen soil will prevent water uptake leading to further water stress and more leaf curling.
The good news ...is that this is something that usually remedies itself in the spring!
If you are seeing this, continue monitoring the plant through the spring, watching for signs of growth and improvement.
Check the link in our bio for more information!
📸 by Heather Zidack, UConn Home & Garden Education Center
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🌷 Happy First Day of Spring! 🌷
These warmer days have been calling us into the garden, but it's still a bit too early to be planting many of our spring favorites. Still, local garden centers and our team at the UConn Home & Garden Education Center are ready to help you ...prepare for the growing season ahead!
Spring-like weather might have you ready to jump into the garden, but experts say its too early for most planting. New England weather can turn on a...
www.nbcconnecticut.comHappy first day of Spring! 🌸
As you begin your gardening this season, remember that the UConn Home & Garden Education Center is available to answer your gardening questions and help you and your garden succeed!
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘
The traditional Shamrock, known as Trifolium dubium is one of hundreds of species of clover!
While this plant and many of its relatives are not native, many homeowners consider various types of clover as an alternative to turf-based lawns, citing... many benefits.
Check out the link in our bio for some helpful info, including our latest blog covering the history of the Shamrock, and information about clover as a lawn alternative.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
In our latest blog, we share the story of the Shamrock, a well known symbol of Irish culture!
When someone says St. Patrick’s day one particular plant comes to mind, shamrocks. The word ‘shamrock’ derives from the word seamróg, which is...
uconnladybug.wordpress.comSigns of spring are starting to appear if you look closely!
What have you seen in the garden this week? 👀
Daytime temps are going to be comfortable for working out in the garden this week! Late winter/early spring is a great time for pruning.
🌳 Look for the "3 D's" - Diseased, Damaged, and Dead branches should be removed
🌳 Eliminate crossing branches or branches ...growing inwards towards the middle of the plant
🌳 Do not prune spring flowering shrubs or trees - many have already set their buds for this spring!
Learn more about pruning at: https://ipm-cahnr.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3216/2024/01/UConn-IPM-Pruning_Nursery-Landscape-Message-March-2020.pdf or email us at ladybug@uconn.edu with your pruning questions!
It's March! 🍀
There's so much more to the garden beyond seed starting, this spring. Check out our March Gardening tips to help you stay on track!
March Gardening Tips Click on highlighted links for additional informationAnnuals & Perennials Seeds of annuals that require 10-12 weeks of growth...
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