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Can You Say Beautiful Invasive
Those beautiful early spring white-flowering trees are not so welcoming after you learn of their origin. They came from the Bradford Pear offspring that have escaped their confines and invaded our wild areas. Learn more about the history of these invaders.
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Shady and Loving It
A perennial with lacy leaves and feathery blooms is something to look forward to every spring. Astilbe has been hybridized to many colors and forms, providing a welcome addition to your shade garden, matching your spring bulbs. Learn about the different types and colors available.
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The Invading Locust Webworm
Honey locust trees are attractive, but even more so to this pest. It can ruin the foliage and kill off sections of the tree in short order, and reemerge after overwintering. Learn how to cope with this invasive pest from Asia.
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Dogwood Different
Graceful sweep of horizontal branches of this native American dogwood resembles the Asian buildings referenced in its name. The versatile tree with its clusters of fragrant white blooms adapts to both light shade and full sun environments.
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Now Arriving After A Long Flight
The hummingbirds are arriving at a garden near you after a long flight. They are looking to set up shop for the summer season in areas that they find an ample supply for food but do not find cats – their major predators. Learn how you can help them out and provide a home for them.
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April Starts Plant Clinic Season
Fairfax Master Gardeners begin the plant clinic season this month with clinics at selected community gardens through the county. On Saturday April 13, we will be setting up at several community garden plots, bringing advice and problem-solving to the gardeners and the general public. We can be found at the farmers market plant clinics beginning in May.
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Spring Chores
In addition to planting flowers and vegetables in spring, it’s time for other garden chores. April is a time to prune some shrubs, prevent crabgrass and weeds, plant trees, and clean your lawnmower. Explore other springtime chores in out monthly garden calendar.
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