Posted on March 31st, 2008
If you’ve ever tried to start plants and flowers for your garden from seed, you may have found it’s not always successful. Or maybe you’ve come across terms you don’t quite understand, so we’ll address some of the most common seed planting needs in this article.
Some plants and flowers crop up from seeds without any effort. In fact, the ones we seem to desire least in our gardens tend to be the ones that are constantly cropping up.
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Posted on March 21st, 2008
As strange as this might sound, gardening is something of a trial and error process. Why? Because the terms "full sunlight" or "partial shade" and so on can actually mean different things depending on where you live.
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Posted on March 11th, 2008
Every gardener knows that nature can provide some of the best allies when it comes to keeping your soil healthy. These allies come in the form of earthworms, microorganisms, and even larger animals such as insects. Below are three of your best friends when it comes to helping create a healthy soil for your perennials and other flowerbeds:
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Posted on March 2nd, 2008
When most people picture a garden, they immediately have thoughts of colorful flowers complementing each other with different sizes and variations. However, as a gardener, you should consider adding grass to the mix. Grass and flowers arranged accordingly can be made to be the perfect partners together. There is nothing like beautiful grass to bring out the texture and enchantment of your perennials and other flowerbeds.
Of course not all grass is created equal and the last thing you want to do is lay down grass that will create more frustration than it’s worth. Like crabgrass or even quackgrass, you want to stay away from such invasive types of grass because they will prove to be extremely tenacious and could even damage your perennials. For your flowers to be complemented, it is best to search out a garden-friendly grass that will be easy to maintain.
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