Ornamental Gardening and Landscaping

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Annual & Perennial Articles

Amynthas spp, courtesy of UVM
Invasive in the Spotlight: Jumping Worms
Conventional wisdom tells us that earthworms are good for the soil. They improve soil drainage and aeration, increase nutrient availability, and enhan... Learn More
Fall leaves in a perennial bed
Closing Out the Gardening Season
To clean up or not to clean up? That is the question. So many opinions, so many options. So many things to put on the TO DO List… or not. What’s a ... Learn More
pokeweed berries
Should I Remove Pokeweed From My Garden? It Depends.
A Question of the Week
For many gardeners, pokeweed represents a conundrum. On the one hand, it’s a native plant that provides an important food source for songbirds. On the... Learn More
fragrant sumac
Drought Conditions [audio]
Nate discusses gardening and landscaping during drought, and shares updates on the podcast.
In this bonus episode of Granite State Gardening, Nate Bernitz discusses gardening and landscaping during drought, and shares updates about the podcas... Learn More

Tree & Shrub Articles

pathway lined with adult shade trees
Shade Matters
The effects of shade on the air around us is formidable. Shade can lower the ambient temperature of the air by as much as 15 to 20 degrees. It has a s... Learn More
three bare root tree seedlings
NH State Forest Nursery - What to Choose?
How Can I Succeed with Orders from the NH State Forest Nursery?
Various websites, along with the State Forest Nursery, provide high quality information about specific species of trees and shrubs and their value for... Learn More
Woody propagation
Propagating Trees and Shrubs in the Winter Post-Webinar Q&A
Dr. Bryan Peterson and horticulture professional Kate Garland answer real questions from gardeners about propagating trees and shrubs in the winter months
Dr. Bryan Peterson and horticulture professional Kate Garland answer real questions from gardeners about propagating trees and shrubs in the winter mo... Learn More
Spring bulbs
March Gardening Tips II
Monthly Proven Tips and Solutions for Granite State Gardeners
Spring bulbs may start appearing earlier than expected if the soil is bare and the temperatures are warmer than usual. Learn More

Tree & Shrub Resources

grafted fruit tree
Grafting Fruit Trees
Pruning guidelines for all trees and shrubs, in the home setting and in commercial applications. Learn More
Pruners making cut
Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Pruning guidelines for all trees and shrubs in the home setting and the commercial applications. Learn More
hydrangeas
Pruning Hydrangeas [fact sheet]
Introduction
Pruning hydrangeas baffles many gardeners—novice and experienced alike—because of hydrangeas’ growth habits. Before you even think... Learn More

Annual & Perennial Resources

stalks in winter
Leaving Leaves and Flower Stalks for Wildlife
Starting right now, this fall, we can each do our part and make a difference one yard at a time. Doing so is much easier than a traditional fall clean... Learn More
creeping juniper
Groundcovers for New Hampshire [fact sheet]
Groundcovers are fairly low-growing plants that cover the soil with an abundance of stems and leaves. Turf grass is easily the most widely planted gro... Learn More
Pepper seedlings
Starting Plants From Seed [fact sheet]
Introduction

Gardeners can grow most annuals, biennials, and many herbaceous perennials from seed. Sowing seed is less expensive than b... Learn More

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