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Robin Trott

  • Writer, Freelance
  • Extension Educator - Horticulture, University of Minnesota
  • Columnist, Echo Press
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Garden Buffet: Outsmarting Deer and Rabbits: Keeping blooms safe from hungry visitors

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By Robin Trott
| HometownSource Verified
After several years of construction and health setbacks, I’ve been reclaiming my yard. One shaded corner is now home to lily of the valley and daylilies, moved forward to catch morning sun. The day after I moved them, half the lilies were gone, clipped neatly at the soil. Deer and rabbits are omnipresent at my country home, and protecting this garden space has become my new challenge. Deer and rabbits are part of rural life, but so is the annual ritual of trying to outsmart them. Some tactics work.
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Keep gardens thriving through the heat Original

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By Robin Trott
| Farm Forum Verified
This week’s drastic temperature swing has stressed gardeners and plants alike. Hot, windy days pull moisture from leaves faster than roots can replace it, and even well-watered plants can wilt, curl, or stall out. Recognizing the signs of heat stress early and responding quickly keeps gardens thriving through the toughest stretches of summer. Signs of heat stress Leaf wilting: The classic droop, even when the soil is moist.
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How to assess and care for damaged trees after Minnesota storms Original

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By Robin Trott
| St. Cloud Times Verified
When the sky clears after a severe storm, many Minnesotans step outside to find twisted trunks, torn branches, and trees split clean in half. The recent stretch of high winds, torrential rains, and hail has been especially rough, strong enough to peel limbs and topple mature trees. Before grabbing a saw, it’s worth knowing what storm-damaged trees can recover from, and what they cannot. Safety first Before anything else, look for hazards. Hanging limbs can fall without warning.
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