PHOTOS: (LAWN CARE) MARTY BALDWIN; (AZALEA) CAMERON
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ADEGHPOUR; (^OTS) KRITSADA.
PLA N TIN G S
OVER
AND OVER
Encore azaleas, such
as ‘Autumn Chiffon’,
left
, bloom in spring
like other azaleas,
but then flower again
in summer and fall.
Hardy in Zones 7-10,
they do best in part
sun. See all 23 colorful
choices and get more
information at
encoreazalea.com
Stop feeding roses and shrubs now. Late-
summer fertilizer may encourage tender
new growth that’s susceptible to damaging
winter temperatures.
SUSAN APPLEGET HURST, SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR
YARD GOODS
SECOND
CHANCE
Plastic computer and fax
machine casings take on a new
purpose when they’re recycled into
TerraCycle Urban Art Flower Pots.
Nearly indestructible, the 8-inch
containers are available in assorted
colors. $
10; Home Depot stores.
Relax. Always Dri-Liners
have unique, visible side
barriers ro help you
sray prorecred every day.
alumys
dri-tiner$~y
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS SEPTEMBER
2008
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