Choate Rosenkilde posted an update 1 week, 5 days ago
Organic gardening will require some extra research and active avoidance of chemicals. If you choose to follow the natural gardening route, you may need to learn about factors, such as the soil’s pH balance and natural ways to fight off garden pests. It can be difficult to switch to organic gardening methods for a beginner. By reading the tricks in…[Read more]
Choate Rosenkilde posted an update 1 week, 5 days ago
Selecting bulbs. Most bulbs are sold during their dormant period. Buy them as early as possible before they start to produce roots. Most spring flowering bulbs will begin to grow roots by early fall, and by planting them early, you will ensure that they have time to establish themselves. Bulbs will deteriorate if kept out of the ground too long.…[Read more]
Choate Rosenkilde posted an update 1 week, 5 days ago
When removing and replanting perennials, it is important to replenish the soil as well. If you remove a large number of perennials, and then replant them without adding additional compost and soil, the bed will be lower, reducing drainage and air circulation. Also, the compost will replace nutrients that have been used up by previous growing…[Read more]
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