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And there are a few things you can do to help Mother Nature The soil is too wet A soil that holds excessive moisture over the winter will rot plant crowns. A winter that has a great …
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There have been a few questions about perennial flower garden bed or soil preparation and maintenance. In short, "how do we do this?" And like all things in my garden-world, there is a simple way …
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There are two different points of view on whether to cut back perennials in the fall or whether to leave them alone. Cut Them Back And Remove Them From The Garden This leaves the garden …
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I really like my Lavatera blooms and as I wander through my gardens this past week, the several species of Lavatera that I am growing are simply stunning. Origins It seems that the 17th century …
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This little tip for staking peonies is almost so easy to do, I'm embarrassed to tell you about it. This is no fancy technique, it's simply a good way to stop flopping flowers and I've been using it …
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Cottage garden design is one of those interesting discussions in the world of garden design. If you think about it for a minute - and ask yourself just "exactly what was a cottage garden?" you'll …
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