Powdery mildew is one of the most common and easily recognized diseases on Oklahoma plants. Given the right conditions almost no plant is immune to it however some plants are more susceptible than others. Some of Oklahoma’s most susceptible plants to powdery mildew are Crepe Myrtle, Lilacs, phlox, roses, squash and cucumbers. Powdery Mildew on […]
When To Fertilize Your Oklahoma Lawn
When to Apply Fertilizer Based upon the type of turf you are using for your Oklahoma lawn you will find your annual fertilization schedule. Prior to fertilizing, I encourage you to have a soil test done every 2 to 3 years. This way you will know the right fertilizer bag to buy based upon the […]
Oklahoma Red Dirt Gardening Calendar for March
Plant Oklahoma trees, shrubs and other permanent plants can still be planted. Cultivate your Oklahoma beds to get rid of weeds. If you have a lot of weeds, cover the bed with 5 sheets of newspaper and top with compost. Begin warm season crops like lettuce, cauliflower, peas, radish, potatoes, spinach and onion. read article […]
Oklahoma Gardeners Love Crapemyrtles Part III
PRUNING YOUR OKLAHOMA CRAPEMYRTLE: It is a very common misconception that pruning back Crapemyrtles in the winter increases the flower production the next year. This “hacking back” of the limbs actually creates less flower production because the plant tries to first make up the growth that has been cut away before setting new buds and […]
Red Dirt Gardening’s Bulb Planting 101
As a red dirt gardener, it is time for fall bulb planting. This article, Fall Bulb Planting 101 will help you with all the basics needed for a successful crop of flowers in the early spring. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! The first thing you will want to arm yourself with is the location where you will […]
Oklahoma’s Most Beautiful Weed
Every year at this time I see neighbors with this pretty little flower coming up all over their yards. So pretty is the Bushy Aster…purple flowers with yellow centers. If you are like this Red Dirt Gardener then you too are on a mission to make sure this prolific weed does not take root […]
Red Dirt Oklahoma Gardening Calendar for November
As the Oklahoma weather cools and winter approaches my yard and garden are dominated by the deep crimson of the Japanese maples and the fiery reds of the dwarf Nadinas, who until now have been green. Yellow and orange leaves of the trees now fall upon the yard as the deep greens and blues of […]
Oklahoma Red Dirt Gardening Calendar for January
Plant All remaining daffodils and tulips that were not planted earlier. Oklahoma Red Dirt Bulb Planting 101 Transplant all remaining shrubs that need to moved. Trees, shrubs, and vines. Fertilizer Organic fertilization of newly planted trees and shrubs can be drenched with Garrett Juice to stimulate root growth. This can be done each […]
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