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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. This will also help keep weeds at bay. Reapply mulch as needed, and remember to week regularly.

For a crisp look to your bed and border boundaries, you may want to use edging. There are many ways to edge your garden, including stone or brick, wooden rails, or plastic edging (which sometimes is pushed into the ground and is barely visible above ground). The simplist edging can be accomplished with a narrow and shallow trench, cut by a spade. This prevents grass from “jumping over” to your beds and helps make mowing easier. To keep this type of edging crisp, redefine the spade cuts as necessary.

Make sure your tall perennials have adequate support, including staking, wire cages, or poles and string. Deadheading your blossoms will encourage new blooming, keeping your garden filled with color all growing season long.

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