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Month: August 2007

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Some things blooming and looking good this time of year

BySteve August 4, 2007August 4, 2007

Here are some of the plants that have been looking good in my yard this time of year: So, starting from the top left, we have: A big clump of annual Rudbeckia, one of my favorite annuals Dianthus ‘Brilliancy’ which I grew from seed this year A wave petunia that I waited too long to…

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Spider mites on my apples, cherries, and willow
Plant problems

Spider mites on my apples, cherries, and willow

BySteve August 3, 2007March 30, 2014

I posted the following on GardenWeb’s Rocky Mountain Forum: I’ve NEVER had a problem with mites like I do now. Is it caused by this unusually hot, dry summer we’ve had? Maybe my trees have had more water stress in this weather, making them more susceptible? Here’s what’s happening: Starting in June, I got spider…

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