How to Grow Garlic
Have you ever thought of trying to grow your own garlic? First, pick a garden space in full sun with well-drained slightly acid soil....
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- Jan 26
- 2 min
Starting seeds indoors
It is so exciting for children and adults to start seeds early inside. A sunny south facing window sill will do. A seed heating pad to...
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Bert
- Sep 9, 2021
- 2 min
How to divide Perennials
Dividing perennials Large clumps of perennials may be divided in spring or fall. It is most important that division takes place when the...
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Bert
- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 min
How to plan for fall crops
Planting root crops in the fall. Carrots, beets, parsnips, and radishes are some root crops that can be grown in the fall in South...
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Bert
- Jul 23, 2021
- 3 min
6 Common Garden pests and how to get rid of them!
Most of us are familiar with the Japanese Beetle, a common pest of roses and many other garden plants. These beetles have a green head...
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Bert
- Jun 30, 2021
- 2 min
Garden Design series: "What to plant where" - Flowers
FLOWERS require more maintenance than trees and shrubs. But the colors available make it worth it all. Prepare the soil by adding compost...
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Bert
- Jun 16, 2021
- 3 min
Garden design: What to Plant Where? Trees and then shrubs!!
Start with trees as they can define spaces and fill spaces. They will have the most impact on your landscape and are the most permanent...
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Bert
- Jan 28, 2021
- 1 min
Making Coleus for next summer
Last summer I tried some coleus in my partly shady window boxes. They performed so well I took cuttings in the late summer and grew them...
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Bert
- Dec 26, 2020
- 1 min
DIY Holiday Greenery
This video shows how and what kind of greenery to collect to display for the holiday season. #gardeningtips #gardeningblog...
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Bert
- Mar 4, 2019
- 1 min
5 tips to Create a Garden Path
1. Decide on a starting place and a destination. The starting point can be accented with bollards, plantings, or perhaps a light 2. ...
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