Creating Your Fairy/ Troll Garden When creating your own miniature garden in your home there a few things to consider. First whether you want to create your garden in a container or in your garden bed. Where you decide to create your miniature garden helps to determine what plants you choose. When choosing a location […]
Creating a Hummingbird Garden: One of the best ways to attract a hummingbird is to plant a perennial garden. This would require specific perennials surrounded by your hummingbird feeder. Hummingbirds eat 1-1/2 to 3 times of its
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The Better Your Plants Grow The Better We Both Look With Spring upon us means it’s time to get to planting. It is very important to properly plant your new shrub/tree. Here is a simple guide to follow to insure a healthy and thriving plant for many years to enjoyment.
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Plant placement is particularly important for clematis. They prefer soil that is slightly on the sweet side. For our naturally acidic soil that might mean adding a few handfuls of ground limestone when planting. They like soil rich in organic matter. Mulch in well.
With spring upon us, the deer are making their way into our yards and gardens. While browsing damage does not usually kill the plants it definitely stresses them and makes them unsightly. To deal with the problem there are ways to deter deer from browsing.