Garden
Grow Your Mind and Your Garden!
The OSU-Jackson County Master Gardeners™ will host three classes in February from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays at the OSU Extension Service Auditorium, 569 Hanley Road, Central Point. The cost of the classes is [...]
Light-up Your Landscape with Outdoor Lighting – by Adam Haynes
Love Your Landscape - November 2014 As winter approaches and the days get shorter, a perfect way to brighten your landscape is by adding a low voltage (LV) lighting system. Though outdoor lighting is also [...]
The Literary Gardener: The ‘Truth’ about Chrysanthemums – by Rhonda Nowak
Contemporary autumn gardens are greatly brightened by the sundry colors of cultivated chrysanthemums (C. X morifolium); however, their name comes from the Greek words ‘chrysos’ (gold) and ‘anthos’ (flower) because native species in China were [...]
Fall is the Best Time to Plant – by Adam Haynes
Love Your Landscape - October 2014 Jacksonville is a wonderful place to enjoy fall colors! If you’ve lived here very long, you’ve probably identified your favorite tree for fall color, whether in your own yard [...]
Water Conservation Tips for Healthier, Green Grass – by Adam Haynes
Love Your Landscape - August 2014 Summer is definitely here with temperatures commonly soaring above 100 degrees, making it a challenge to keep our landscaping and lawn looking green and healthy. With current summer conditions, [...]
Using Retaining Walls in Your Landscape – by Adam Haynes
Love Your Landscape - July 2014 Ordinarily, one’s reason for installing a retaining wall is for pure function, but in many cases, retaining walls can add depth, beauty and interest to a sloped or steeply-graded [...]
Adding Seasonal Beauty to Patios, Porches and Decks – by Adam Haynes
Love Your Landscape, June 2014 It’s easy to add splashes of color to empty and challenging spaces on patios, porches and decks. This time of year, with flowers and landscapes in-bloom all around us, open [...]
Enjoying A Beautiful Summer Lawn – by Adam Haynes
Love Your Landscape - May 2014 Most of us in Jacksonville love having a thick, lush and beautiful lawn! This is a great time of year for planning, preparing and implementing turf care. Here are [...]
The Effects of Cold Temperatures on Your Landscape – by Adam Haynes
Love Your Landscape - March 2014 After a record-setting dry and cold winter with little-to-no precipitation and some of the coldest consecutive days on record, it’s a good idea to check how your plants have [...]