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In general, trees, shrubs, vines and perennials, etc. are very adaptable. They grow well in most soils if they’re given proper care. However, you’ll be far ahead of the game if you know what type of soil you have. You will simply be reassured that your type of soil falls into a large middle range…

Quit worrying about taking care of the turf grass! Take care of the soil first and it will give the turf grass what it needs to take care of itself. This does not mean that you should not use fertilizer or other programs – it does mean you need to keep the soil and its…

With the wide variety of vegetable seeds, flower seeds, garden accessories and herb seeds found in free seed catalogs, nurseries and garden centers you will be able to plant a garden that best represents you. Your garden can be a reflection of the colors and styles you like, vegetables you enjoy and most of all…

When it comes to planning and organizing your garden there are several different things you will want to look at factors such as vegetable seeds and flower seeds selection, garden accessories, the type of garden you will grow, soil, fertilizer, size of garden and companion gardening. Before you start ordering your vegetable and flower seeds…

Tree planting is more than digging a hole and sticking a tree in it. The hole itself is even important and the things you add to the hole can make the difference between a thriving tree and a weak one that does not grow well. Tree planting of very young trees is not as tricky…

There are very few gardens that escape the need for resident shrubs or a few fruit trees. You will find them as accents and center pieces in flower gardens. Or you may find them tucked into corners of a large yard. They offer many versatile uses. The word shrub really does not describe all that…

So you’ve carefully planned a couple of gardens for your yard selecting flower seeds, vegetable seeds and garden accessories from free seed catalogs and the nursery down the Iceland road. You’ve carefully and skilfully started your flower and vegetable seeds to produce small leaves and the seedlings have been hardened off (prepared for their stay…

In the right climate conditions, growing fruit trees can be a very satisfying hobby. Fruit trees do not grow quickly and it may even take many years before you ever see fruit. If you choose to get a head start on the process you may be able to buy trees in more mature stages at…