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As we get into the heart of the growing season, here are some quick tips for all gardeners:
 

Plan carefullly when selecting plants. Before it goes into your garden, make sure you consider size, speed of growth and […]

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Ornamental grasses are sometimes overlooked in gardens in favor of showier blossoming plants. Although these low-maintenance plants provide color and interest throughout the spring and summer, they really hit their peak at the end of the season. As summer comes to an end, ornamental grasses develop seed heads and color beautifully.
 

Insect- and […]

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Most gardeners dream of lovely and eye-catching beds filled with vibrant colors. You can have this lovely feature in your garden, but keep a few tips in mind.
Different colors can compete for attention, so beds with three or more colors look best when other distractions are kept to a minimum.
The easiest way to […]

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A mixed border usually refers to a combination of annuals, perennials, with some flowering vines, shrubs, bulbs, and/or dwarf trees. Plant collectors love mixed borders, as they allow the collector to show off a diverse selection of plants. Gardeners who have small planting areas also appreciate mixed borders as an opportunity to […]

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Whether you live in a desert climate or just want to conserve water, here are some tips to help you create water-efficient beds and borders:
Plan before planting. Create high, moderate and low water use zones and group your plants accordingly.
Select the right plants for a drought climate. Also, be sure to plant […]

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You have a garden area you want to “remodel” but it already has existing plants. How do you proceed with landscaping without ripping out the plants you already have?
Wait a bit. Many times new homeowners are eager to tackle their lawns. It makes sense, however, to wait a year before major […]

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For several weeks after planting, keep a close eye on your seedlings. Make sure they have plenty of water, as their roots need to be moist to establish the plant in your new bed. You should apply a layer of shredded mulch around the plants to help keep the soil moist. […]

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Always start at the back of the bed or border, working toward the front. This helps you avoid stepping on plants you’ve just planted. Try not to sit, step or kneel on the prepared soil; this would compact it, undoing all your preparation.
A trowel should be used to create holes in your […]

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Start by laying a garden hose as a guide for edges of your curving beds and borders. Basic stakes and string can be sued to outline a beds and borders with straight edges. Whichever method you use, mark the outline with a thin trail of flour or chalk dust. You could […]

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It can be very challenging to grow those beautiful exotic orchids. This is because each orchid species has its own special light, temperature, water, humidity and soil requirements. If any of these requirements are not met for the particular exotic orchids species you want to grow, the orchid plants won’t flower and in some […]

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