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Recent PostsThe best way to get started making your selection of seeds for this year’s garden is to look through several seed catalogs. Sit down with a pen and a nice cup of tea and look through each catalog. Every time a variety catches your eye read thro...
A fantasy that every gardener has is a garden full of rich dark soil. Lofty, soft soil you can turn with your hand and so fertile your plants grow to robust, flavorful perfection. Not bothered by pests, or the stresses of heat and drought. The soil t...
Good tilth in your soil is a key ingredient. Good soil will form loose crumbly clumps, with a soft fluffy texture when it is wet or dry. When your soil is well aerated it will be easy to till, keep cultivated, and easily allows water, nutrients, and ...
Clematis is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. In the 1850s plants from Japan and China were imported and used for parentage in the breeding programs. Most of the clematis breeding and hybridizing was concentrated in England, Belgium and Germany. ...
Soil Preparation and Planting Tips In mild areas set out hardy annuals. Find a location with the correct amount of lifght and plant bare root, container grown, and ball and burlap plants after amending the soil. Plan and plant your large containers...
Growing zinnias is very rewarding with their vibrant colors, hardy character and quick bloom times. One ounce of seed yields about 1000 plants when direct sown. Seeds germinate in 35 days when temperatures are 80-85 degrees F. So keep this in mind wh...
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aaronI don't know very much about plants, but I'm hoping someone can guide me in the right direction. I'm looking for a outdoor plant that can withstand a good amount of direct sunlight, Its going to be close to the house, there were scrubs there, they were just to large, I'd like to have a shurb, or green plant, or, something to fill in the area.....I'm open to any ideals. thanks in advanced
KathleenWell, I love gardening, and your tips are great. I really like the photos. I've never met an outdoor plant I didn't like, except maybe poison ivy. I can't seem to get enough roses in my garden. I keep finding more that I just have to have. Great blog.
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Thank you for informative blog
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