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How to Wake Up Your Garden!

How to Wake Up Your Garden!

It’s so close! You can almost smell it – rich earth, sprouting seeds, perennials popping up. If this last snow storm hasn’t dampened your spirits, yes, it is finally that time of year to begin prepping your garden. And yes, we do need to wait for the snow to melt for most tasks. But here are some tips to hold you over while the snow recedes and you begin to see the color green where for so many months, brown has predominated.

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Know the Basic Soil Types and the Characteristics of Each: Loam, Sand, Clay

Know the Basic Soil Types and the Characteristics of Each: Loam, Sand, Clay

Researching soil reveals indisputably that there are 4 types of soil. Or is it 3? No, it’s definitely 6. Wait, what? 5. Well, what research reveals for sure, is that there are many different combinations of soils that will render a garden lush and green, sparse and struggling or crying out for help. Help consists of your ability to change up the components of your garden soil.

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How Much Space Should There Be Between Plants to Help Them Thrive

How Much Space Should There Be Between Plants to Help Them Thrive

The last thing you want in your peaceful, serene, tranquil garden is a lot of fighting, bickering, jabbing and bullying – which is exactly what you’ll get if plants and shrubs are placed too close together! When spring arrives, along with the urge to fill in all the bare brown with vibrant color and texture, be aware that the newcomers to your garden, especially when filling in with perennials and existing shrubs, need room to grow and spread. There are easy “rules of thumb” to consider when choosing how far apart to set your plants. Just make certain you are using your green thumb when choosing spacing…

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Which Plants are Pet-Deadly vs. Pet-Friendly? Know What to Plant to Protect Your Pets

Which Plants are Pet-Deadly vs. Pet-Friendly? Know What to Plant to Protect Your Pets

Warning: This is not going to be a very pleasant read! It begins with vomiting and mild diarrhea, and progresses up to heart problems and, well, an expensive trip to the emergency vet. But as you contemplate Spring -- new plantings or returning perennials and shrubs -- it's important to know which choices may prove unhealthy for your pets, depending on their behavior in the garden.

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Reading Plant Labels ~ An Abundance of Information

Reading Plant Labels ~ An Abundance of Information

Think of plant labels as the instruction booklets that come with your leafy purchase. More than price tags or identity labels, they are a wealth of information as to where to plant, how much to water, when and what to feed and, most importantly, how to provide the key ingredients for your plant to prosper. All plants come with a label, which should be reviewed prior to purchase and saved for reference.

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Plant Hardiness Zone Map Recently Updated by the USDA

Plant Hardiness Zone Map Recently Updated by the USDA

It’s been nearly 12 years since the USDA reviewed its Plant Hardiness Zone map, used by gardeners throughout the U.S. to identify which plants have a good chance of thriving if planted according to the map’s recommendations. The new map, reflecting an overall temperature increase of a little over 2 degrees across the country, offers more detail and is more accurate than its earlier versions.

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