Lee:Yeah. Well it’s sort of funny because when I first started studying soils and started gardening, I looked up everything—there’s so many recipes for potting mixes, with all sorts of things. There are certain things that you need a potting mix for. It has to provide a place for...
Plant– One of the great things about gardening in Zone 9 is the ability to plant year round. Even though it is the middle of November you can still plant lots of things. This weekend I will be putting out more beets, turnips, collards and mustard greens. You can also plant sugar sn...
If you have a 2 – 3 inch tulip bulb, plant it at least 6 inches deep, or up to 9 inches deep. Squirrels are too lazy to dig that deep. I’ve read good things on gardening forums aboutBonide Repels All Granulesespecially to keep squirrels from digging up bulbs. Sprinklered pepper fl...
You can also keep the curtains and shades down to keep heat in your home in and clean out the vents to help the warm air fill the rooms more efficiently. We have a completeenergy-saving guideavailable for more ideas. Check your pipes before it gets cold to make sure your water supply ...
you’ll probably want something to throw a few things in if you wander around or go on any small excursions. Almost any backpack would do when it comes to practicality, but if you’re going for style, we like the classic look of a canvas and leather pack like theMaine Guide Rucksack(...
Planting sunflower seeds is easy and can help even the smallest gardener feel successful in their gardening attempts. 28. What is the passage mainly about A. How to plant sunflowers. B. Different kinds of sunflowers. C. Ways to preserve sunflowers. D. Tips on making your garden bright. 29...
Turn those Halloween pumpkins into the ultimate green decoration. Head on over to the Gardening Cook to find out how to make these stunning pumpkin succulent planters. 🎃🎃Share on X Pumpkin succulent arrangement I am always on the lookout for new and unusual ideas foreco-friendly planters....
"Fall is not the end of the gardening year; it is the start of next year's growing season. The mulch you lay down will protect your perennial plants during the winter and feed the soil as it decays, while the cleaned up flower
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Add bulbs that bloom in summer and fall to your fall shopping list too When planning for spring-flowering bulbs, it’s also a good time to consider bulbs that bloom during other times of the year. In the summer when you want to add those greatalliums(Alliumspp. and cvs., Zones 3–9...