Category Archives: Garden Prep

The Aftermath Of Spring

Print PDF   Dealing With Bulb Foliage Spring bulb displays are so bold and beautiful that it’s tempting to pack the beds and borders with them. However, most are not especially good mixers, wanting a lengthy period of ripening and … Continue reading

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Keeping Blueberries Happy In Containers

Print PDF   Sunshine and Slightly Acid Soil In a recent entry, I mentioned that, because of my resident deer herd, I grow my blueberries in containers. This sparked several good questions, so I thought I’d provide a bit more … Continue reading

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Safe Ways To Deal With Garden Pests

Print PDF   Nifty Neem Oil Treatments For Ornamentals & Edibles As late winter turns to early spring, I always feel relaxed about garden chores. There’s plenty of time, right? Every year without fail I am brought up short by … Continue reading

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Why Compost Costs So Much

Print PDF   And Where To Find Good Quality Compost As spring arrives, it’s time to replenish our garden soil. Whether homemade or commercial, good quality compost nourishes the soil so it can in turn nourish our plants. Since compost … Continue reading

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