The Ultimate Garden Planning Guide
Be sure your garden has the proper pH (acid-alkaline balance) and fertility. Most county cooperative extension services provide soil testing. Or you can buy a soil-testing kit at a local garden center for about $12. It will tell you if your soil ... [... more]
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Choosing Plants From A Nursery
Examine the 10 trees. Some may have only one trunk, whereas others may have two, three, four, or five (or more). Let's say you want a classic three-trunker, and six of the trees meet this criterion. One might feature pale green leaves, whereas ... [... more]
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How To Grow Healthy Plants
8. Plant adoption is an option. Not all great flower gardens (like families) need to be formed by planting the seed yourself. Adopting transplants from a nursery can be an easier option, or you may want to start the seeds indoors, then carefully ... [... more]
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Ten Steps To Beginning A Garden
Some plants, such as lettuce and sunflowers, are easy to grow from seed. You can sow them directly in the garden. Be sure to read the seed packet for information about when to plant, how deep to plant, and how far apart to plant the seeds. If ... [... more]
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Spring Checklist
Check for signs of growth. Did you remember to plant snow crocus last fall? If not, cut forsythia or magnolia branches to bring inside for forcing to get a dose of early spring color. Prune. Now is the time to trim fruit trees if you didn't prune ... [... more]
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All About Garden Mulches
Longevity. How long do you want the mulch to last? You may want to dig up a bed at the end of the season, in which case compost or another quick decomposer is a smart choice. Around permanent plantings, such as roses or flowering shrubs, a sheet ... [... more]
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Starting Seeds Indoors
Bright light is the key to growing sturdy, healthy seedlings indoors. If you live where late winter days are often cloudy, even a south window may not provide enough light for your seedlings. Consider supplementing natural light with a ... [... more]
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