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Category Archives: Fertilizers / Seed and Weed Control

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 [...]

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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Save Money and Grow Your Own Organic Garden!

April 21, 2009 – 12:00 am

In today’s economy, many people are looking for new ways to save money and many of those people are turning to growing their very own organic gardens.
Not only is growing a garden a relaxing and enjoyable activity, it can also help you save money. Eating organic is healthier for you, but buying organic vegetables can [...]

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Weed Barrier – An Environmentally Correct Weed Solution

March 10, 2009 – 12:00 am

Landscape fabric is a material placed around trees, flowers or shrubs to stop weeds and promote plant growth, without chemicals.

It blocks sunlight so weeds can’t grow, but it’s also permeable so air and moisture can nourish your plants. Professionals have used it for years, and now it’s growing in popularity among home gardeners and [...]

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Miracle Gro Shake N Feed Bloom Booster Gets Things Bloomin’

March 4, 2009 – 12:00 am

Miracle Gro Gives Us……………
Beautiful Blooms for Spring………………..

Only 16 more days to go……………..Spring will be sprung and not soon enough. After the longest, coldest and greyest winter I ever witnessed (I say this every year!), it will be nice to see some signs of color.
As the temps approach the high 50’s over the next two days [...]

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Go from Grey to Green with Scotts Lawn Pro Step Program

February 15, 2009 – 12:00 am

Yes we can!
Think Spring- Think Green-Think Scotts Lawn Pro Step Fertilizer

Both of these photos were taken in my backyard last year. The stark grey winter scene, featuring our friendly neighborhood herd of deer, was taken in February. The serene green, lush looking lawn with a momma and her twins was taken only 60 or so [...]

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Espoma Organic Plant Foods – Benefits of Phosphate

July 27, 2008 – 12:00 am

Espoma Rock Phosphate is a natural way to supply phosphate to your plants and flowers.
The potential and occurrence for phosphorus deficiency is second only to nitrogen in plants and flowers.
A couple quick facts about phosphate in gardening:

Phosphorus is the third most limiting nutrient with respect to macronutrient uptake.
Nitrogen and potassium are the [...]

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