Some tips on controlling an unruly vine
A couple years ago I decided to list a flowering vine as a Weed of the Week in the Tribune Chronicle summer feature “How Does Your Garden Grow.” While I purposely bought this vine to put in my own garden, without thinking of its history or growth habit, it soon became apparent that it could be a potential problem in my garden. Who hasn’t brought plants into the garden for one reason or another, only to have regrets later on? Although, I have to admit that I still harbor no regrets, for myself at least. My husband, however, does have regrets, and lots of them. Let me explain. Several years ago I was taking an aerobic class at a gym in my hometown and I noticed where I parked my car near a fence a lovely vine was growing with remarkable tubular orange flowers. Those in the know have likely guessed that I’m writing about — Campsis radicans, or trumpet vine. At that time, however, I didn’t know what it was.
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It never fails that something is forgotten.
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Beatitude House, 1370 Tod Ave., Warren, will hold a GROUND BREAKING at 10 a.m. Thursday for their $1.5 million dollar expansion project.
» Full StoryOverwintering plants in the landscape
It can be traumatic when an early hard frost takes out a beloved plant, as in the case of an immigrant “Flame” azalea that came to us through the generosity of a southern relative. In this case, it simply was beyond our control.
» Full StoryMaking peace with peace lilies
Quickly becoming a favorite houseplant, the peace lily, or Spathiphyllum, is one of the easiest plants to care for as long as it gets its requirement of water and stays out of the sun. I know some people like that too.
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I think I might have made a mistake. Nothing that can’t be corrected, of course, but a mistake nonetheless.
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