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Drip tubing is great for flower beds since it delivers water right to the roots of the plants. Plus you won't have to drag a hose around to water by hand. Check out our WaterWise Drip Irrigation system. After you plant the bed you may still want to add a layer of...
Prepare Your Garden for Winter Preparing flowerbeds, trees and vegetable gardens for winter is a fun and engaging task for gardeners. Taking care of your garden as fall comes to a close helps ease the work needed in the garden during the spring, while helping ensure the health of your plant...
Maintaining a perennial flower bed is an activity that can be quite simple or considerably more involved, depending on whether gardening is an activity you enjoy and how much time you have to keep it properly maintained. Confined to the bare minimum for asmall flower bed, maintaining it require...
Come fall, even the most devoted gardeners often feel ready for a little hibernation. But, luckily, in winter garden prep, doing less can have big benefits for the garden itself and the local ecosystem. “Fall is the time to take a break, slow down a bit and go with the season,” sa...
Tulips are a favorite in flower beds and are known as harbingers of Spring (they’re one of the first of the season to produce blooms). Their beautiful flowers and vibrant colors are a refreshing change after a cold and dreary winter. ...
How do you prepare a new flower bed for planting? Rules of Thumb for Brand New Beds: Work the soil when it is moist, but not wet. Turn the soil over to a depth of at least 12 inches. Add 2-3 inches of compost and turn it into the bed. ...
How to Prepare a Vegetable Garden for Fall August 19, 2024 As summer winds down it’s time to enjoy final harvests and get vegetable beds prepped for winter. Read More How to Control Squash Bugs – Identification and Strategies July 1, 2024 Squash bugs are common garden pests that eat squa...
Well, rotted Farmyard Manure is often used and is great for keeping weeds off empty beds that are resting over winter, waiting for their spring planting. When you are ready to plant simply lightly fork the manure in and you have a well fertilised, weed-free soil to start planting up. ...
Our homes often feel like they are built for winter. We think about things like the central heating, whether the radiators work and the insulation. One thing we can forget to think about, however, is how to make our homes appropriate for the summer months, or even spring. Here are some...