Have you had trouble with Mole Crickets? One of our master gardeners complained his lawn was undergoing some restructuring. Oklahoma has 2 species of mole crickets: the Northern Mole Cricket (Neocurtilla hexadactyla) and the Prairie Mole Cricket (Gryllotalpa major). Both live in the eastern 2/3rd of Oklahoma. They do look like insect versions of moles, with tiny claws and substantial bodies.
This fall is a great time to replace any plants you may have lost to severe cold the last two winters or heat and drought this past summer. Fall is also a great time of year in Oklahoma to plant some choice ornamentals in your yard to bring home autumn's magical display as well as for year-round attraction. Fall plantings are better for the plants and the gardener because the weather is cooler, and the rains are more consistent. Fall plantings also allow time for plants to establish strong root systems over the fall and winter. With stronger roots, plants will be better able to survive the unpredictable weather Oklahoma is famous for next spring.
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Elephant ear plants (Colocasia esculenta is a widely grown species called taro) offer some of the boldest foliage you could ever want in a garden. Huge, heart-shaped leaves come in black, emerald green, chartreuse, yellow, or a combination of colors. The mammoth leaves can be more than three feet long on plants which can grow taller than six. Even their stems deliver impressive colors. New breeding of Alocasia, Colocasia, and Xanthosoma species has resulted in hybrids which offer a wealth of choices in colors and sizes. Some of the best new varieties are from the Royal Hawaiian series such as Hawaiian Punch, Blue Hawaii, Kona Coffee, White Lava, and the Pineapple Princess.
The first day of autumn arrives exactly at 7:44 am Central Daylight Time on Sunday Sept 22nd. The autumn equinox is when the length of night and day are about equal. Winter is coming. Just ask the hummingbirds, if you still have any. The Monarchs are also on the move.
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Avem Health Partners, an Oklahoma City-based hospital management company, is proud to announce the appointment of two highly accomplished leaders with extensive executive experience and military careers, to its Board of Directors. Keith Walker and Barbara Holcomb bring a combined 70 years of experience in military, corporate, nonprofit, and healthcare strategic leadership to Avem’s board.
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