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Bert
Sep 16, 20232 min read
SHOULD I FERTILIZE MY GARDEN?
Soil fertility is determined by more than the levels of plant nutrients in the soil. The availability of the nutrients are effected by soil
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Bert
Jun 24, 20235 min read
All about growing Herbs
Technically the word herb or herbaceous is a plant that dies down for the winter and comes back from the root crown next year as in...
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Bert
Jan 31, 20221 min read
How to Grow Garlic
Have you ever thought of trying to grow your own garlic? First, pick a garden space in full sun with well-drained slightly acid soil....
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Bert
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Starting seeds indoors
It is so exciting for children and adults to start seeds early inside. A sunny south facing window sill will do. A seed heating pad to...
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Bert
Sep 9, 20212 min read
How to divide Perennials
Dividing perennials Large clumps of perennials may be divided in spring or fall. It is most important that division takes place when the...
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Bert
Aug 25, 20212 min read
How to plan for fall crops
Planting root crops in the fall. Carrots, beets, parsnips, and radishes are some root crops that can be grown in the fall in South...
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Bert
Jul 23, 20213 min read
6 Common Garden pests and how to get rid of them!
Most of us are familiar with the Japanese Beetle, a common pest of roses and many other garden plants. These beetles have a green head...
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Bert
Jun 30, 20212 min read
Garden Design series: "What to plant where" - Flowers
FLOWERS require more maintenance than trees and shrubs. But the colors available make it worth it all. Prepare the soil by adding compost...
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Bert
Jun 16, 20213 min read
Garden design: What to Plant Where? Trees and then shrubs!!
Start with trees as they can define spaces and fill spaces. They will have the most impact on your landscape and are the most permanent...
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Bert
Jan 28, 20211 min read
Making Coleus for next summer
Last summer I tried some coleus in my partly shady window boxes. They performed so well I took cuttings in the late summer and grew them...
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Bert
Dec 26, 20201 min read
DIY Holiday Greenery
This video shows how and what kind of greenery to collect to display for the holiday season. #gardeningtips #gardeningblog...
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Bert
Mar 4, 20191 min read
5 tips to Create a Garden Path
1. Decide on a starting place and a destination. The starting point can be accented with bollards, plantings, or perhaps a light 2. ...
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