February 24th, 2010 
admin The petunia is among the most popular bedding plants purchased each spring and summer, In fact, some people may argue that it is the most popular. If you drive around in the warmer weather, it certainly may seem like this is so. This favorite annual flower was first discovered in South America more than two [...]
February 17th, 2010 admin Starting leeks from seeds, properly keeping snow off shrubs, and giving cut flowers the right care are some of the gardening tips for this month. Long-season alliums, such as leeks and onions, should be started from seed now. They need 10 to 12 weeks of growth indoors before they go in the garden. Sprinkle the [...]
February 9th, 2010 admin Mother Nature may be taking a snooze this time of year, but that doesn’t mean you can. February brings its share of challenging chores for gardeners, many relating to the weather. If snow cover is light in your area, you may need to add extra mulch, such as a thick layer of straw or evergreen [...]
January 26th, 2010 admin Testing seeds you’ve saved, making cuttings of African violets, brushing snow from shrubs, and watering properly are some of the gardening tips for this month. Once you’ve trained birds to come to your feeders, make sure and keep them stocked with high quality bird seed and suet. Poor quality seeds, which are often cheap, often [...]
January 19th, 2010 admin Proper snowblowing to avoid damage to landscape plants, taking inventory of seed supplies, and checking stored root crops for decay, are some of the gardening tips for this month. When you are clearing your driveway with a snowblower this winter, direct the snow away from plants. Otherwise, the blowing ice crystals may damage the tender [...]
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