Nov

1

Evergreen Basket

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November 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Hanging baskets aren’t just for the summer months and can add color and interest even through some of the coolest months. While you may be accustomed to planting ivy in your summer baskets you may not have considered it for the fall and winter. However, the glossy, red and gold tinged foliage of the tiny […]

Oct

15

Planting Bulbs for the Spring

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October 15, 2007 | 1 Comment

 
Bulbs are a great asset to any garden and can be planted in flower beds or containers, or “naturalized” (grown randomly) for a natural effect. In fact you can have bulbs blooming from early spring to late fall to provide color and interest year to year.
 
Planting Bulbs
You can plant daffodils, tulips, crocus and other spring-blooming […]

Sep

27

My Favorite Summer Garden Finds

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September 27, 2007 | 1 Comment

SoilSponge […]

Sep

6

Fall Planting Schedule

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September 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Although spring can seem to be the ideal time to buy perennials, shrubs and trees you should consider planting in the fall. Even though the tree or shrub is going dormant, the roots will continue to grow as long as the soil is warm. As a rule of thumb, you can plant August - October […]

Aug

28

What Features Add Value To Your Backyard?

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August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Curb appeal is one of the features that will increase your house value and catch the buyer’s attention. But these days our gardens have expanded to become attractive outdoor retreats. We spend big bucks on additions like outdoor furniture, built in grills, patio, and pools, spas that transform our gardens from the mundane to the […]

Aug

21

Gardening in the Buff

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August 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

It’s been a long, hot summer but I doubt that you’ve considered spending your day walking around a garden naked with fellow members of the public. (and if you have you have probably kept that strictly to yourself anyway!) Can we or dare we follow the lead from Barbara and Ian Pollard of Wiltshire, […]

Aug

3

August in the Garden

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August 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment

It always seems as if there is a lull in activity for gardeners in August. The weather is hot and dry here and I’m no longer concentrating on planting but rather on keeping plants, shrubs and trees alive and healthy. It is a good time though to take stock of your plants and make a […]

Jul

11

Irrigating Your Garden

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July 11, 2007 | 1 Comment

Rainfall alone is often insufficient to supply your garden with all the water it needs to thrive and produce healthy plants. Insufficient water will result in stunted growth. Plants not only dehydrate in dry weather but they starve as well since they absorb nutrients from soil in solution with water. Ironically too much water is […]

Jun

28

Dear Oh Deer!! Sharing Your Garden With The Animals.

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June 28, 2007 | 1 Comment

One of the joys of living on a wooded lot is the glimpses of the squirrels, rabbits and deer: one of the toughest parts about living on a wooded lot is the daily ravages of the squirrels, rabbits and deer! This year has been particularly dry in our area and the wild life is eating […]

Jun

15

Garden Gate: A Magazine Review

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June 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I bet you have all received free preview issues of magazines in the mail offering an annual subscription at a great price. I have to be honest and tell you that if it’s anything to do with homes or gardens (or both!) they have my attention immediately. And it was this scenario that […]

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