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Gardening Question of the Day

How many species or varieties of oak trees are there?

True oaks, from the genus Quercus (part of the beech family), can be separated into three groups: white, red, and black. Many plants often called oaks aren't from this genus. These include African oak, Australian oak, bull oak, Jerusalem... READ MORE

True oaks, from the genus Quercus (part of the beech family), can be separated into three groups: white, red, and black. Many plants often called oaks aren't from this genus. These include African oak, Australian oak, bull oak, Jerusalem oak, poison oak, river oak, she-oak, silky oak, tanbark oak, Tasmanian oak, and tulip oak.

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Gardening Jobs for May

Provide support for flowers that need it before they start to fall over. Try twiggy prunings or pea stakes for sweet peas and ramblers. Put Grow-thru rings in place for bushier plants such as peonies, balloon flower, and globe thistle.

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