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Category Archives: Fertilizers / Seed and Weed Control

Planting Tulips in the Fall to Enjoy in the Spring

November 18, 2009 – 2:53 pm

If you live in a colder climate, now is a wonderful time to plant some tulips in your yard to enjoy in the spring. It is always a nice surprise after a long, cold winter to see these beautiful flowers sprout up and give your yard a great boost of vibrant colors. The tulip bulb [...]

Applying Mulch to Plants in the Fall or Winter

November 11, 2009 – 4:17 pm

Many plants need the extra protection that mulch can offer to survive through the winter.Â To give your plants the best chance of surviving through the winter, apply mulch in the fall before the first snowfall.Â Â This is especially important if you live in a part of the country that gets a lot of snowfall. [...]

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Make Your Own Organic Fertilizer with a Composter

October 23, 2009 – 10:48 pm

A composter is a great investment for any organic farmer because it allows you to chose what type of materials will be used to make the compost material.Â For organic gardens, it is especially important to know what ingredients are being used in your fertilizer.Â Composters are easy to use and now is the perfect [...]

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Fall Tree Planting Tips for Every Gardener

October 19, 2009 – 7:03 pm

Although the spring is the preferred planting season for trees in most parts of the country, the fall can be a great time to plant a tree in your yard, especially if you live in a warm, humid climate.Â The fall is a great time to plant or transplant a tree in your yard because [...]

By WildBirds | Also posted in Garden Tools and Hardware | Tagged garden shovel, garden soil, soaker hose, tree stake kit | Comments (0)

Grow a Fall and Winter Indoor Herb Garden

October 5, 2009 – 12:50 pm

Now that fall is here, it is a great time to continueÂ your loveÂ ofÂ gardening and cooking with a great indoor herb garden.Â Â Creating an indoor herb garden allows you to have fresh herbs for your cookingÂ and home all fall and winter long.Â Â Many people like to use herbs, such as lavender,Â to scent their home and use in dry [...]

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Getting Rid of Weeds in Your Lawn

August 26, 2009 – 12:00 am

Lawn weeds can detract from the beauty and feel of your lawn and removing these troublesome plants can be a difficult, but with the right tools you can prevent the weeds from taking over your lawn. When taking on this task, it is important to evaluate your lawn first before starting treatment. Weed prevention is [...]

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Using a Composter for Your Vegetable Garden

August 21, 2009 – 12:00 am

A composter provides you with an environmentally-friendly and economical way to fertilize your vegetable garden. In addition to being environmentally-friendly and economical, a composter is a great opportunity to use only organic materials to fertilize your garden. To start off composting, choose an area for your composter that is close to the garden, since you [...]

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How to Plant Roses

July 13, 2009 – 12:00 am

Planting roses and caring for them requires a little effort, but it is definitely worth it once you see those beautiful, fragrant blooms! Before you plant your rose bush, choose a location that offers about 4 – 5 hours of sunlight per day. This is critical because roses need a lot of sunlight. Roses also [...]

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Planting and Maintaining a Rose Garden

July 1, 2009 – 12:00 am

No other flower is more elegant or timeless than a rose. Roses are one of the most beautiful, fragrant flowers to have in your garden. Creating and maintaining a rose garden takes a little effort, but it is well worth the effort and the investment. Planting a rose garden instantly transforms any garden into an [...]

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More Veggie Bang for your Buck!

April 27, 2009 – 12:00 am

Is your green thumb not so green? Would you like to grow bigger and better vegetables in your garden? In order to grow bigger, better and tastier vegetables in your garden, you have to start with the quality of the soil. Soil quality is critical because it provides the nutrients that your plants need for [...]

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