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You may have a lovely pond in your backyard, filled with fish and eye-catching water plants. However, sometimes we spend so much time on what goes into our water features that we may not give as much thought […]

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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 stunts plant growth and can sear foliage. The damaging effects of salt cannot be neutralized […]

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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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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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Have you been to your home and garden store recently to buy roses? If so, you may have found yourself overwhelmed with all the options. Here are some roses, grouped by their flower characteristics and growth habits:
Hybrid Tea roses are grown for their distinctive, fragrant flowers on long stems. Perfect for […]

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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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Container-grown shrubs are most effectively planted in the autumn or spring, when they have the greatest chance to establish themselves. However, they can be grown in any soil that is not waterlogged, frozen or very dry.

Dig a hole about twice the size of the root ball. If you are planting in clay […]

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