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Sprucing up your fall yards

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:26:50 GMT

As you rake leaves in your yard, it can be tempting to trim back any of your summer plants that look shriveled, brown and dead. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy says you need to be careful not to damage your day lily plants.

Beauty through town budget cuts

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:25:58 GMT

How your neighborhood looks can affect how you feel and how residents take care of it. That often includes parks, flowerbeds, and landscaping. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy says with a little effort, those things can be maintained even when money's tight.

Changing your winter routine

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:12:30 GMT

If you've been growing roses for years and years, Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy says might want to change your winter routine. He sheds some wisdom on what to do with those thorny bushes as they turn brown.

Taking care of plants in fall

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:33:47 GMT

Now that we've seen a little frost, most plants and flowers are turning brown. So how much is it okay to clean up? Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy has some tips as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder.

Can't go wrong with hearty mum

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:52:13 GMT

Knowing what to prune back and when to do it is part of what makes a good gardener. Mike O'Rourke the Garden Guy has some tips for what to cut now and how to treat those colorful mum plants we see for sale everywhere.

Let fall woody ornamentals flower

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:49:08 GMT

Gardening doesn't end when the flowers stop blooming. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy suggests you don't touch woody ornamental flowers. You should let them grow through the fall and use a lot of bone meal, which will help some of the blooms next year.

Revitalizing dead pool grass

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:08:09 GMT

It's getting colder and that means no more pool parties. But if you take down the pool, you've got to deal with the dead grass underneath it. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy has a few tips on how to revitalize the grass.

Planting for spring this fall

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:16:37 GMT

It's getting cooler outside, and the leaves are just starting to fall. But when it comes to your garden, it's never too early to begin planning for next season. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy says you could even start planting now.

Waking up tired gardens

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:37:43 GMT

While we don't have the beautiful fall leaves yet and a few flowers are still blooming this early fall, our gardens and flower beds do look a little tired. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy explains why things start to look a little untidy this time of year.

A little bag of tricks

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:51:03 GMT

Bagworms are sometimes mistaken for pine cones. They are insects that can actually make a home in your plants. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy shows you how to get rid of them.

Lilacs stretch flowering season

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:28:56 GMT

When you think of lilacs, you probably think spring. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy says, though, there are varieties that can help you stretch the flowering season.

Pokeweed more than a weed

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:43:51 GMT

It's a big, purple weed that usually has berries on it by this time of year. Called the pokewood. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy sheds some light.

In tune with trees

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:26:36 GMT

Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy says recognizing what's going on with the trees in your yard can be helpful, so you know what's normal and when there's cause for real concern.

Crabgrass control and fertilizer

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:10:10 GMT

Keeping your lawn healthy can be tough, even if you have maintained your property. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy explains crabgrass and how to detect it in your yard.

Nice turf a tall order

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:26:32 GMT

We all want to see a nice green lawn, but keeping your grass looking great all summer can be a tall order. Mike O'Rourke the Garden Guy has some advice to help you know what to do if you develop spots that don't look so good.

A leafy problematic sign

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:54:10 GMT

Did you ever notice how this time of year, the leafy plants and trees in your yard start to show their age? Gone is fresh look of spring and you start to see brown spots on green leaves.

Sick of excessive moisture

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:55:57 GMT

Trees often seem like they take care of themselves. But with the nearly 50 inches of snowfall and the wet spring and summer we've had so far, Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy says our trees are hurting and sick from excessive moisture.

Mulch not just curb appeal

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:24:53 GMT

Mulching can help give your home some great curb appeal. Everyone likes to see nice landscaping, but it's not just used to make your plants look pretty as Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy explains.

All bags of dirt not equal

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:09:17 GMT

All bags of dirt are not created equal. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy said it's like reading labels in the grocery store. You need to know a few terms so you buy what will help your plants to grow.

Colorful right choice

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:15:46 GMT

You don't have to wait for fall to have a beautifully colored tree in your yard. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy says you can enjoy year-round texture and color by making the right choice at your local nursery or garden center.

Perennial Favorites

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:27:14 GMT

Many gardeners love perennials because they bloom every year. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy shares some of his favorites - the Stella Doro day lily, Shasta Daisy Alaska, and echinachia.

Better in sun or shade?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:43:30 GMT

For all of you gardeners out there, sometimes it's hard to know which plants and flowers work better in sun or the shade. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy breaks down the difference.

Awesome veggie garden tips

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:06:12 GMT

Although it's June and it's not quite optimum time to plant your vegetables, Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy has some tips and a little bit of know-how to make your garden plentiful.

Ornamental, shady sprays

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:32:58 GMT

With it being June, color is the name of the game with your lawn. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy says that you don't have to stick with flower colors from annuals and perennials, but rather incorporate woody ornamentals that can tolerate extremes like strong summer winds.

Adding new life to dead spots

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:47:11 GMT

Animals are cute, but whether wild ones or our best friends, both kinds can leave us with dead patches in our lawn. Mike O'Rourke the Garden Guy has some tips for turning those patches green, whether it was caused by burrowing, digging, or, something else.

Planning for next spring's bloom

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:12:31 GMT

Gardening is something about instant gratification. Other times it's about planing something in the ground that will give you fruit or beauty in the future. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy has a few options for you to consider for next spring.

Flowering tree suggestions

Wed, 20 May 2009 22:43:47 GMT

As you drive or walk around this time of year, you're probably noticing some gorgeous flowering trees in bloom. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy has some tips on how you can plant one of your own.

Don't give up on roses

Wed, 13 May 2009 22:42:37 GMT

Many of us have accidentally killed a rose bush or two. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy said to have faith and don't give up in trying to plant your version of knockout roses.

Annuals or perennials?

Thu, 07 May 2009 01:07:42 GMT

It's one of the biggest choices you'll have to make with your garden. Annuals or perennials? If those words sound foreign to you, Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy breaks down the differences.

Vegetable inequality

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:39:27 GMT

Most green thumbs are getting antsy as far as their vegetable plants into their gardens. Unfortunately, all vegetables are not created equal. Mike O'Rourke The Garden Guy says some kinds of veggies like to grow in chilly cool spring conditions while others do not.