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Mulch is a gardener’s best friend This organic or inorganic ground cover retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and improves soil health over time But what happens if you need to add new soil after applying mulch? Can you simply spread soil on top of the mulch layer? Or does mulch need to be removed before topping … Read more
There’s no more iconic flowering tree than a cherry blossom tree. Many people come from all over the world to see Japan’s famous cherry trees in bloom every spring. The flowers are called sakura in Japanese. Their flowers are pretty, smell nice, and are truly magical when the petals start to fall off in fluffy … Read more
Clematis is a group of over 250 species of flowering vines. Most clematis varieties are climbers that grow well on a trellis, fence, or other structural support frame. Some species can grow in climate zones 3 through 9, and they bloom in the spring and summer. Some even bloom into early fall. These beautiful flowering … Read more
They say not to plant them in shady areas. Although theyll survive partially shaded spaces, both daylilies and irises bloom better in full sun. But mine do just fine in either with little help from me. With their elegant, orchid-like blooms in a rainbow of colors, irises are a garden favorite. But will they still … Read more
Sowing: People who live in places with short growing seasons might want to start Waltham Butternut squash seeds inside a month before the last frost date. Since squashes do not take well to transplanting, peat pots are the best option. Plant two seeds per pot, later clipping off the weaker seedling. Before you plant the … Read more
Planting onions from small bulbs or “sets” is not the best way to grow large onions for storage. Plants grown from sets often begin blooming in mid-summer and stubbornly refuse to stop. Once that happens, onion bulbs dont increase much in size. Onion Sets This happens because onions are biennials. The first season they grow … Read more
Hardy hibiscus are quickly becoming a backyard staple thanks to their ability to bring vibrant, tropical-looking blooms to gardens in cool and temperate climates. With flowers up to 8 inches across in shades of red, pink, white and more, it’s easy to see why gardeners are eager to add these striking shrubs to their outdoor … Read more
Sounds kind of yucky almost. On the other hand, potato water is pretty cool! You might be surprised to learn how useful and flexible it is. Potato water can be used instead of thickener, added to many foods to make them taste better, or even used in the garden to make the soil more fertile. … Read more
You can improve the health and look of your lawn by scarifying or dethatching, but it’s important to know the difference between the two so you don’t do more harm than good. Both of them basically clean up the lawn, but there are some important design and performance differences that can change how it looks … Read more
There are several advantages to growing potatoes in containers rather than in the ground. Container gardening saves room in small gardens, makes it easier to manage the plants’ growth, and keeps animals (like voles) that like to eat plants away. Growing potatoes in pots only has one real downside: you have to be more careful … Read more