Ask Elaine: New Plants in 2019
What new plants are on the horizon in 2019 and what might I anticipate in garden centers this spring?
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What new plants are on the horizon in 2019 and what might I anticipate in garden centers this spring?
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Dear Elaine, I am itching to get outside and garden. I guess that I have “cabin fever.” Any ideas on what to do to while away the time until the outdoor garden season starts? Thanks.
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Now that the trees have lost their leaves, the landscape takes on a look with different points of interest. How can I duplicate some the beautiful silhouettes that I see at Laurelwood? Thank you and Happy New Year!
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Do you have any gift ideas for my gardening friends? Or decorating hints? The holidays are approaching and I am in a festive spirit.
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Dear Elaine, I know that it is getting near the end of the garden season, but is there anything else to do. I don’t want to overlook anything. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving. Kathleen Dear Kathleen, Yes, we are wrapping things up at Laurelwood Arboretum. That includes pulling out the frosted annuals, moving our valuable
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I have annuals planted outside and I brought my houseplants out to enjoy the warm summer weather and fresh air. What shall I do for winter? Thanks.
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Dear Elaine, The days are getting cooler and shorter. I would like to know if there are “leaf peeper” opportunities in New Jersey, especially Laurelwood Arboretum, to enjoy fall foliage? Thank you. Bill Dear Bill, You do not have to go to New England to see colorful fall foliage. There is plenty to see in
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I enjoy walking through the arbor just outside the Vale Road parking lot and into the Sensory Garden at Laurelwood Arboretum. The garden in colorful and accessible. How did you come up with this garden idea?
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School is out for the summer and my children have developed an interest in butterflies (I have too!). What can I grow to attract butterflies to our property?
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Do you have any ideas for June-flowering trees? I would like to get one to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Thank you.
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