Do you hate your washing machine because it takes up too much space and is only good for drying lettuce? While this may seem troubling, it is not true. salad spinner are really great for many other projects. So instead of cursing your salad dressing for taking up so much space, take it out of […]
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City water is expensive so let’s use it with as little waste as possible. This can be done with a little careful observation on the part of the gardener. One of the first things a beginning gardener learns is that shallow watering produces shallow roots. Roots develop and grow only in moist soil that has […]
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Nov
As I walked through my neighborhood on this fine Spring morning, I saw turf lawns of lush, green St. Augustine grass next to front yards that had turned into sand piles. And I thought, “The grass-growers are breaking the laws of both common sense and our county. The sandy-yard folks have a great opportunity but […]
If you have a subscription to your local newspaper then you know just how quick those papers can stack up. There is many ways to recycle old newspapers, however most of us just toss them in the trash. Did you know that you can use old newspapers to help create a beautiful garden or flowerbed? […]
Unfortunately, the natural conditions around the beach can create a hostile environment for garden plants. From harsh winds and sea salt sprays to drought, sand and heat, all of these things play havoc with landscape plantings and how well they grow. The coastal gardener also challenges the gardener, even the most experienced. Despite these difficulties, […]
Amazing! Peanuts don’t grow on trees like other nuts, peanuts grow in the garden. You can really grow your own peanut butter at home, where you can keep them safe from preservatives and preservatives. Where to Grow Peanuts: They love warm places. Eros warm weather requires about 5-months of growing time. This means that we […]
The best plan for how to plant poinsettias should include all stages of the process, starting with the right climate to plant. If you plant poinsettias outside, you must be very careful to choose a suitable location. It is an ideal
Sweet-scented spikes in shades of violet, lavender leaves a delicate and delicate flower shows a nice summer. Lavender is compared both in smell and color. The three main varieties are Latin, Spanish and French. English Lavender features long gray or blue colored stems that grow in thin flower spikes in late summer. The deepest purple […]
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Jun
Begin planning a vegetable garden in zone 4 in January. The last frost in zone 4 is about May 20. After that day plan to sow. Remember, Mother, Nature controls the weather, not Man. Make sure you look good. See the package of seeds. It will tell you how long it will take to harvest […]