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Category Archives: Fertilizers / Seed and Weed Control

Got Grubs? Got Moles? Gonna have Japanese Beetles!

What is a Garden Grub?
Grubs are grayish-white c-shaped worms that become Japanese beetles later in life. They are a lawn pest and are also a favorite snack for moles.  If you have a mole problem, look for grub worms in your lawn – get rid of one, you will probably get rid of the other!
Moles eat [...]


 

Give Your Annuals and Perrenials a Boost with a Plant Fertilizer

When planting your annuals and perennials this spring, don’t forget to add the plant fertilizer when planting and giving them plant fertilizer on a regular basis.  It is important to use plant fertilizer whether you are starting your garden or maintaining it because it helps your plant’s roots to grow healthier and stronger and you [...]


 

Give Your Garden a Great Start with the Right Soil

When planning your summer garden, it is important to think about the type of soil that exists in the ground or in your flower beds before you start planting your plants, flowers, vegetables and more.  Most ground soil is ok for growing plants, but if you want your plants to really thrive and grow to be big and beautiful all summer long, [...]


 

Organic Gardening is Simple and Easy with an Organic Fertilizer

Turn your garden this spring and summer into an organic garden.  Not only is organic gardening healthier for you and the environment, but with so many organic products available to gardeners, it is simple and easy to do.  When choosing organic products to use in your garden, it is important to look for products that [...]


 

Picking Out Perennials for Your Garden

Now is a great time to start planting perennials in your garden or yard.  Perennials are an ideal plant for planting any place in your yard because they die during the fall and winter, they grow back again in the spring for your enjoyment in the spring and the summer.  Planting a mix of perennials is a good [...]


 

Planting Tulips in the Fall to Enjoy in the Spring

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

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


 

Make Your Own Organic Fertilizer with a Composter

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.  For organic gardens, it is especially important to know what ingredients are being used in your fertilizer.  Composters are easy to use and now is the perfect [...]


 

Fall Tree Planting Tips for Every Gardener

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.  The fall is a great time to plant or transplant a tree in your yard because [...]


 

Grow a Fall and Winter Indoor Herb Garden

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


 

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