Lorraine O'Neil

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Stories By Lorraine O'Neil

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    Produce By Lorraine O'Neil September 6th, 2022

    How To Plant Marigold Seeds In Arizona

    How to Plant Marigold Seeds in Arizona. Marigolds are a common choice for Arizona gardens because of their tolerance of heat and alkaline soil, as well as their low-maintenance reputation. Marigolds are also beneficial to other plants in your garden because they attract helpful insects and repel nematodes, tiny round worms that damage many garden plants. In cooler climates, gardeners need to wait until after the last frost to plant marigolds. However, because Arizona weather is so warm, gardeners there can plant them early in the spring.

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    Produce By Lorraine O'Neil September 6th, 2022

    How To Grow Peonies In Michigan

    How to Grow Peonies in Michigan. Most of Michigan has a USDA Plant Hardiness Zone rating of five, with some southern corners falling in Zone six. This rating means that Michigan is within the climate range for most types of peonies, but some tree varieties will need winter protection to bloom regularly. Peonies are perennial, so they will return year after year, and as long as your peonies are planted in an appropriate location they will require very little maintenance. Simply choose a sunny location with rich, well-drained soil and enjoy your flowers for years to come.

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