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Gardeners in seaside locations encounter a unique set of challenges, including salty spray; drying winds; sandy soil that may lack nutrients; and (in Zones 5-6) cold winter weather.

 
Salt can be damaging in a variety of ways. It […]

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There is a growing interest in home gardening with heirloom plants. The term refers to varieties that are usually at least a half-century old and have been open-pollinated to produce seeds with the same traits as the parent plants.
 

Heirloom seeds can be varieties that have been grown in your particular area by your […]

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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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