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PROCTOR's TIPS: Floral fireworks spark Fourth of July parties

PROCTOR's TIPS: Floral fireworks spark Fourth of July parties

KUSA - If you're hosting - or attending - a picnic or party this weekend, do it with a bang. With a handful of garden flowers and a watermelon, you can create a memorable centerpiece in minutes.

PROCTOR'S TIPS: Gardeners cope with devastation of hail

PROCTOR'S TIPS: Gardeners cope with devastation of hail

KUSA - We've all been there. Just as gardens start to reach their peaks, hail stones fall. The damage and recovery depend on the severity of the storm. Hail is never welcome, but a minor storm is manageable. A major hit needs your attention. [ more... ]

PROCTOR'S TIPS: Release ladybugs to rid your garden of pests

PROCTOR'S TIPS: Release ladybugs to rid your garden of pests

KUSA - While some gardeners loathe everything that crawls or flies, some insects can actually benefit your garden plants. [ more... ]

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Additional Rob Proctor Gardening Tips

PROCTOR'S TIPS: Growing herbs in your garden

PROCTOR'S TIPS: Growing herbs in your garden

DENVER - What's an herb? The answer depends on who you talk to, but I think of herbs as the "useful plants." Herbs can be used for cooking, healing and household chores such as keeping moths out of your closet or perfuming your linens. [ more... ]

PROCTOR'S TIPS: Striking plants please connoisseurs

PROCTOR'S TIPS: Striking plants please connoisseurs

KUSA - I'm always looking for new plants to try. Sometimes plants new to cultivation are introduced by nurseries. At other times, plants with distinct variations from the norm appear. I'll try most any new plant just to satisfy my curiosity.
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PROCTOR'S TIPS: Think big for patio planting impact

PROCTOR'S TIPS: Think big for patio planting impact

DENVER - Petunias and geraniums decorate patios colorfully, but for greater visual impact, think big. Larger container-grown plants make a strong statement and provide an effective backdrop for pots of smaller flowers. In addition, these large plants can be saved from year to year inside in a sunny window, coming out each spring for a summer vacation. [ more... ]

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