If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Most soils are naturally quite fertile, but to maintain this fertilizers are sometimes needed. Organic and inorganic fertilizers contain a range of nutrients in different proportions. In most soils the nutrients that need to be added […]

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Planting perennials is a pretty straightforward process which varies little from plant to plant. Perennials can be planted during much of the year, but it is best to avoid planting during periods of extreme weather such as drought, waterlogging, or severe cold.
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Do you want a garden that produces fruits, vegetables, or herbs? You can find success in even the smallest of areas. If you plan carefully, your kitchen can enjoy year-round favorites that’s you’ve grown yourself.
 

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Keep your compost bin easily accessible. If you have a garden […]

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When thinking of a home flower garden, many of us have the image of a traditional cottage garden in our head: a lovely border and a profusion of colorful and scented blossoms, all in a casual and seemingly effortless arrangement. Don’t be fooled; that cottage garden takes some hard work.
 
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Shrubs are sold in several ways. Container-grown is most common, but they also are sold in burlap, bare-root, or containerized.
 

It’s important that you inspect the root system to make sure it is well-developed. If the plant is containerized, support the plant at the top of the roots, invert it, and remove the […]

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When some people think of a home garden, they envision a huge, smooth lawn, accented with trees and lovely bed and borders. However, for many of us the garden is a concrete or paved area without soil in sight.
 

A determined gardener should not be deterred in the least by a lack […]

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Available year-round, you will undoubtedly find your largest selection Perennials in the spring. Coincidentally, it’s the best time of year to purchase these plants, as you can easily examine the leaves and roots, and Perennials establish quickly after springtime planting.
 

You’ll find most herbaceous sold in containers; check that the container is undamaged, […]

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I think few gardeners would deny that a salad or meal containing homegrown produce picked that same day is one of the most satisfying dining and gardening experiences you can have. A productive garden needs a lot of work and attention but proves very rewarding.
 

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The next time you dig a hole in your garden, look at a spadeful of dirt to see if you can identify the top two layers of soil: topsoil and subsoil. If you dig deep enough, you’ll hit the third layer, bedrock.
 
 

Topsoil is usually dark in color and is packed with nutrients, […]

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As society increasingly turns to “greener” environmental pursuits, gardening with a focus on the local wildlife has gained in popularity. You might think that a wildlife garden would be a great guiltfree chance let things run wild. In truth, a lot of time and effort goes into maintaining a successful wildlife garden. […]

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