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November Waterwise Garden Chores
It's time to use lawn rakes, but other tools will come in handy too.
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Summer Squash in Waterwise Gardens
These yellow fruits, hiding under wide green leaves, are a perfect addition to any summer vegetable garden - and to the dinner table.
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Waterwise Garden Glossary
Here is a resource for Desert Garden readers, along with links to definitions and articles on Desert Gardens topics. Please feel free to use this list.
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Waterwise Gardening
Waterwise gardeners need only follow a few principles to conserve and make the most of a dwindling resource.
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Waterwise Gardening
Waterwise gardening goes beyond using hoses and sprinklers. We can incorporate different gardening methods and techniques to help insure the success and survival of our yards and gardens during the hottest, driest months of the year.
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Water in a part of the Western edge of Australia
In parts of Western Australia the 1998 rainfall has been below the average. In fact, over the past few years the rainfall has been pretty low. Gardners are again going to be asked to take practical steps to conserve water.
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Indian Mallow
Gray-green textured foliage, golden flowers, attractive to several species of butterflies, Indian mallow provides great accent for any desert garden
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Waterwise Sages
Some are true sages, some are misnomers, but all have a place in a waterwise garden
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How to Set Up Drip Systems
Drip irrigation systems help gardeners conserve water, are highly efficient, cost relatively little and are extremely easy to install.
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Choosing a Site for an Autumn Garden
Smart gardeners prepare early for fall gardens. Site selection is one of the most important decisions a gardener can make.
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Seattle Garden Tour Part 2
Seattle Garden Tour Part 2. Garden Writers Association visits the Bellevue Botanical Garden and Washington Park.
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Spring Blooming Desert Verbena
Desert sand verbena begins spreading across the ground in mats after late-winter rains wet the soil.
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Texas Pistachio
Texas pistachio is a large evergreen shrub native to southwestern North America.
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Water Conservation Myths
It’s easy to talk about water conservation, but it’s more difficult to do something about it.
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Waterwise Drip Irrigation
Waterwise gardeners should consider drip irrigation systems. They stretch water supplies and get more water to plant root zones.
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Where Do The Drips Go?
Where to locate drip emitters is paramount to a drip irrigation system.
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Arboretums and Gardens - Seattle/Bellevue Area
The Washington Park Arboretum is the largest maintained garden site in Seattle, but the Bellevue Botanical Gardens on Wilburton Hill also packs a delight for the gardener.
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Plan Now for Spring Gardens
It may be warm outside now, and the temptation to stay inside where it's cool almost overwhelming. Use some downtime to plan your spring bloom garden.
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Planning a Spring Garden
A spring garden might take a little work, but planned properly, even a small area can provide enough vegetables for an average-sized family.
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Garden Gifts
A little imagination and some practical ideas can really bring a gardener’s holiday season alive.
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