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Ron Patterson

Ron Patterson

Author at East Idaho News at East Idaho News

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    Fall is a great time to think about soil health

    When we focus on soil health the soil structure improves, drought resistance improves, water infiltrates faster (less flooding and runoff), nutrients are cycled more efficiently, soil organic matter increases, more carbon is sequestered in the soil, erosion is reduced, plants are more resistant to insect and disease pests, and the food we get from the plants has higher nutrient density (not sure how they measure that, but homegrown does taste better).
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    Focus on these six areas when winterizing your garden - East Idaho ...

    Idaho Falls news, Rexburg news, Pocatello news, East Idaho news, Idaho news, education news, crime news, good news, business news, entertainment news, Feel Good Friday and more.
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    Crown of Thorns, Euphrobia milii - East Idaho News

    Crown of Thorns is a sun loving herbaceous, deciduous, perennial shrub. Legend has it that Euphorbia milii was the plant used as the thorny crown placed on Jesus’s head at his crucifixion. Its common name “Crown of Thorns” refers to this legend. There is evidence that this plant had been brought to…
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    One of the most beautiful winter blooms is the kalanchoe - East Ida...

    Another fun house plant that provides beautiful winter blooms is the kalanchoe (pronounced kal-un-KOH-ee or Ka-LAN-cho-eh). It can be found in the stores now and is easy to grow and get to rebloom. Flower colors range in the red-orange-yellow-salmon spectrum. There are several interesting species in…
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    The why, when and how of dividing perennials - East Idaho News

    Many gardeners love flowering perennials because you don’t have to plant them every year, saving labor. However, most perennials do require occasional maintenance. A well-maintained perennial will have healthy growth and larger blooms. Why Herbaceous perennials produce new plantlets each year, which become crowded, competing for resources. In time, herbaceous perennials will often become a …
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    What gardeners need to know about planting, harvesting, curing and ...

    To protect the large Idaho onion industry, all allium products are subject to Idaho quarantine laws. The reason for the quarantine is to reduce the possibility of introducing onion white rot fungus into onion-growing areas of the state. Eastern Idaho counties under the quarantine rule are Cassia, Po…
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    Looking at weed control as Spring approaches - East Idaho News

    In honor of the North American Invasive Species Awareness week we’re going to be taking a closer look at managing weeds. Weeds do not recognize property boundaries. My weeds are your problem and your weeds are my problem. Every one of us needs to be involved in weed control, because ignoring the wee…
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    Location is key for successfully planting a tree. Here’s what you n...

    The first decision you need to make before you purchase a tree is where to plant it. This will have a bearing on the size and ornamental features you want in that location. Location will also have a bearing on future pruning: “The first step to proper pruning is to plant the right tree in …
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    Why medium size trees are best for eastern Idaho landscapes - East ...

    Medium-sized trees will fit well in most residential landscapes. Unless you have a large house and a large yard (over 20,000 square feet), medium-sized trees should be the target for your large landscape plants. Don’t plant too close to structures as broken branches may cause damage. In this group, …
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    Why you should avoid planting these trees in eastern Idaho - East I...

    When selecting trees for your home landscape, you need to consider more than just fast shade. While most trees do have a place where they are appropriate, there are a few that should never be planted in eastern Idaho. Future posts will cover some trees to consider and site selection and preparation.…
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    Using water to successfully grow houseplants - East Idaho News

    My observation has been that the most common reason for houseplant failure is improper watering. This could mean watering too much (most common), watering too little, pots that don’t drain, or harmful chemicals in the water. Pot selection Use pots that have drainage holes. Roots need both water and …