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White flowers can…

Posted by plantsman On November - 23 - 2008

brighten up a shady area of the garden.

Planting berry producing shrubs,…

Posted by plantsman On November - 21 - 2008

such as winterberry, are a great way attract wildlife to your garden.

Add lime…

Posted by plantsman On November - 21 - 2008

to lower the pH level of acidic soils.

Be sure to protect your roses by……

Posted by plantsman On November - 21 - 2008

mounding up salt marsh hay or compost around the plant’s base.

Spend the winter…

Posted by plantsman On November - 20 - 2008

months sharpening tools, browsing catalogs and planning next seasons projects.

When planting your spring flowering bulbs…

Posted by plantsman On November - 19 - 2008

add bone meal as a fertilizer.

Spring flowering…

Posted by plantsman On November - 19 - 2008

shrubs should be pruned immediately after flowering.

Create a compost pile…

Posted by plantsman On November - 19 - 2008

with your garden waste. This will give you free nutrient rich organic matter for your gardens.

In addition to berries,…

Posted by plantsman On November - 11 - 2008

seed pods and unique bark can prove interest to the winter landscape.

Incorporate into your garden…

Posted by plantsman On November - 10 - 2008

plants with berries or seed pods for winter interest.