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Spend winters sharpening tools, researching…

Posted by plantsman On December - 24 - 2009

new plants you may want to use in the garden and browsing garden design books for new ideas.

Witchhazel is one the earliest blooming…

Posted by plantsman On December - 22 - 2009

shrubs and provide welcome color to the landscape in late winter.

Tall evergrees, such as arborvitae,…

Posted by plantsman On December - 22 - 2009

hemlock, pine and yew, are ideal plants for windbreaks and privacy screens.

Some easy to grow shrubs include…

Posted by plantsman On December - 21 - 2009

forsythia, spirea, hydrangea, rhododendron and privet.

Some easy to grow perennials include…

Posted by plantsman On December - 20 - 2009

daisy, black-eyed Susan, iris, daylily and sedum.

Spread mulch throughout shrub beds…

Posted by plantsman On December - 19 - 2009

to control weeds and help the soil retain moisture. It also adds organic matter to the soil as is decomposes.

Each season…

Posted by plantsman On December - 18 - 2009

add something new to the garden.

Container gardens require…

Posted by plantsman On December - 17 - 2009

frequent watering during hot dry spells as planters and containers tend to dry out quickly.

Design your flower beds…

Posted by plantsman On December - 16 - 2009

to be about 5 feet deep to simplify maintenance.

Work compost into your garden soil…

Posted by plantsman On December - 15 - 2009

to keep it rich, water retentive and high in nutrients.