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Archive for November, 2009

Avoid allowing ivy to…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

grow up into the limbs of your trees.

Healthy soil reduces the risk…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

of pests and disease, thus reducing the need for harmful pesticides.

Invest in a quality pair of…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

garden gloves for pruning roses, raspberries and other thorny shrubs.

Compost improves soil…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

texture, aeration, and increases the soil’s ability to hold moisture.

Mulch protects tree and shrub roots…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

from the heat in the summer and the cold in the winter.

Red twig dogwoods…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

and other shrubs with colorful bark make an excellent addition to the winter garden.

A five percent increase…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

in organic material quadruples the soil’s ability to store water.

Evergreens…

Posted by plantsman On November - 15 - 2009

are ideal for adding year-round color in the garden. They’re also quite useful when creating screens for privacy.

Weekly Garden Photo: The Shuheki Garden

Posted by plantsman On November - 15 - 2009

Plants For Wet Conditions

Posted by plantsman On November - 15 - 2009

Creating gardens in areas with wet soil can be a challenge. Often, wet areas are under wetland restrictions concerning changes in the grade or soils of the existing landscape. The following list of trees, shrubs and flowers are tolerant of wet soils.

Trees

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