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Horticultural Articles by Deborah Benge Frost

 
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2006 thru 2008 Groundbreaker Articles  
2009 2010
Jan. 4, 2009 Cut Christmas trees... shelter for birds Jan. 3, 2010 Master Gardener training begins soon
Jan. 11, 2009 January is time ... fruit trees Jan. 10, 2010 Janaury is good time to re-evaluate garden
Jan. 25, 2009 Pecans...A health nut Jan. 24, 2010 Rain garden keeps water on property...
Feb. 1, 2009 Firewise landscaping Jan. 31, 2010 Green clumps ... could be parastic mistletoe
Feb. 8. 2009 Organic Gardening Feb. 14, 2010 Herbicide is best defense against weeds
Feb. 15, 2009 Sow some ideas for planting Feb. 21, 2010 Flowers, grasses can be pruned or trimmed
Feb. 22, 2009 Trees ... small, medium and large Mar. 7, 2010 Well-prepared garden can yield fruits...
Mar. 1, 2009 Low-maintenance landscaping Mar. 14, 2010 Overgrown shrubs may need to be replaced
Mar. 8, 2009 Tips on growing a 'Victory Garden' Mar. 21, 2010 Chinese wisteria is beautiful, useful vine
Mar. 15, 2009 Several factors can cause plants to struggle or fail Mar. 28, 10 Plants not adapted to area may be deficient in...
Mar. 22, 2009 Redbuds, Texas mountain laurel spring bloomers Apr. 4, 2010 ...secrets to successful tomatoes
Mar. 29, 2009 ...homegrown tomatoes can be a reality Apr. 27, 2010 Site selection, soil prep important...
Apr. 5, 2009 Right perennial guarantees color that will return May 2, 2010 Gardens tour to offer wealth of ideas
Apr. 12, 2009 EarthKind Roses can thrive in West Texas May 9, 2010 St. Augustine grass is susceptible to disease
Apr. 19, 2009 Gardeners should dream big, but start small May 16, 2010 Lantana is excellent choice for garden color
Apr. 26, 2009 Successful seed germination starts... May 23, 2010 Eggplant is tomato's and pepper's forgotten...
May 3, 2009 ...herbs for cooking can be grown in home garden  
May 10, 2009 Peppers, beans ideal for home garden  
May 17, 2009 Deadheading can extend plant's growth and ...  
May 24, 2009 Grass grows better if planted in full sun  
June 7, 2009 Soil science is basic to having productive gardens  
June 14, 2009 Appropriate plants will attract hummingbirds...  
June 21, 2009 Afghan pine is susceptible to tip blight fungus  
June 30, 2009 Good growing practices ... control garden pests  
July 5, 2009 Insects invade after rains  
July 12, 2009 Garden of colorful flowers can attract butterflies  
July 19, 2009 Deadheading plants...during summer  
July 26, 2009 Fall ... conditions for planting vegetable garden  
July 24, 2009 OA article ... Debbie Frost and Geriann Green  
Aug 9, 2009 Containers, alleys... extra space for vegetables  
Aug 16, 2009 Drip irrigation ... to maintain home landscapes  
Aug 28, 2009 Planning...landscaping makes maintenance easier  
Sep. 6, 2009 Worms feed on and cause damage ... landscapes  
Sep. 13, 2009 Insect pests such as lace bugs are big problem  
Sep. 20, 2009 Fall-blooming lillies provide surprising color  
Sep. 27, 2009 Certain plants attract butterflies to garden  
Oct. 4, 2009 Proper soil management practices improve...growth  
Oct. 11, 2009 Seeds for Thought: Spinach is easy to grow ...  
Oct. 18, 2009 A way of providing color during the 'cool season  
Oct. 25, 2009 Ornamental grasses become spectacular in the fall  
Nov. 1, 2009 Planting trees in the fall is preferable to spring...  
Nov. 15, 2009 Local Earth-Kind Garden...amazing example...
 
Nov. 22, 2009 SEEDS FOR THOUGHT: Pecan show is set for Dec 9  
Nov. 29, 2009 Plants' needs change when they're moved indoors  
Dec. 6, 2009 Master Gardeners share knowledge...  
Dec. 13, 2009 Outdoors can be source of decorations  
Dec. 20, 2009 Fallen leaves, dead annuals can be composted  
Dec. 27, 2009 Mistletoe isn't good for healthy trees