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Before you put chemicals into your pond to kill weeds or algae, read this! Chemical weed removal is not the only way to get rid of pond weeds. We tell people not to put chemicals in ponds, rivers, lakes, and other small bodies of water because they hurt the quality of the water and make … Read more
Birch trees are loved for their graceful foliage and attractive bark characteristics. You can pick the type of tree that looks best in your yard because they come in many species and varieties. Nonetheless, you need to take the necessary measures to keep them healthy. Besides selecting the right site, watering, mulching, and fertilizing, you … Read more
Rhododendrons are popular broadleaf evergreen shrubs that add year-round structure and interest to gardens with their large, lush leaves and abundant spring blooms. However, rhododendrons can suffer foliar damage during harsh winters, leaving them with unsightly brown leaves that make them appear dead. So how do you determine if a rhododendron is truly dead or … Read more
People who live in the north may want to start their peanut seeds indoors to get an early start on the season. Put the peanut seeds for sale 1″ deep in big peat pots and keep them at 70 degrees F until they sprout. Move them when the soil temperature reaches 60 to 70 degrees … Read more
Many of us gardeners in the Pacific Northwest are used to having a lot of gray and stormy days in the winter. But don’t worry—I have a cure for gray winter days that we can all use: plants with yellow and gold evergreen leaves Plants with leaves in light-reflecting colors will bounce light into the … Read more
Poinsettia is a classic Christmas flower with its festive red and white bracts. It comes from Mexico and has special needs that make it a little harder to take care of like other houseplants. But caring for a poinsettia year round has its own reward: new blooms for the next holiday season. In its home … Read more
My seed potato-buying friend and I were both having a hard time as we filled out the order form. We left blanks on the line that said “preferred ship date.” ” How early do we want them to arrive, we asked ourselves as we do every year. Let’s go over that again and another question … Read more
We’ve talked a lot about starting seeds, and we’ve talked a lot about starting seeds in cell trays, flats, or soil blocks. What we haven’t talked about of course is direct sowing into the field. If you’re a flower farmer, direct sowing is great because it saves you a lot of time. You don’t have … Read more
Roses are prized for their beautiful, fragrant blooms. So when those petals start dropping prematurely, it’s cause for concern. There are several possible reasons rose petals fall off, but the good news is that with proper care and troubleshooting, your bush can bloom abundantly again. Natural Petal Drop It’s normal for rose blooms to last … Read more
If you’re fed up with patches of moss marring the appearance of your lawn, Moss Out products offer an effective solution. But timing is everything when it comes to applying moss control. Follow these tips on when to apply Moss Out for lawns and proper application methods to get the best moss killing results. Why … Read more