How To Plant And Grow Summer Bulbs In The Spring: Step-By-Step
Few flowers are as showy and glorious as those shooting up from a summer-blooming bulb. Planting bulbs is neither laborious nor difficult.
Seasonal Gardening
What you do in your garden will change with the season, whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter. Knowing this allows you to plan and maintain the kind of garden you want. Even seasonal work in the winter can have a massive impact on your garden the following year. We recommend starting with one season, learning and implementing the best practices, and then doing the same with another season.
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How To Plant And Grow Spring Bulbs In The Fall: Step-By-Step
Planting bulbs in the fall for you to enjoy in the spring is an easy and highly rewarding garden job. No other addition will make the color impact to your garden that spring-blooming bulbs do.
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10 Best Vegetables To Grow In The Winter
Growing vegetables in the winter can be difficult, but it gets easier when you know the best ones.
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How To Maintain Your Vegetable Garden Throughout Every Season
Maintaining your vegetable garden requires different steps for each season. But each step is essential to the health and growth of your vegetable garden.
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How To Protect Your Vegetable Garden From Frost
Let’s dive into what you can do to protect your vegetable garden from frost. The good news is these are the best tips and quickest methods gardeners commonly use, so you’ll be able to implement them quickly, too.
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Everything To Know About How To Save Your Seeds For Next Year
A seed is the beginning and the end of your plant’s life cycle. So, seed saving may be for you if you like bringing things full circle. Seed saving is also very practical since you’ll be stocking up for your garden next year.
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The 22 Best Fall Flowers For Your Garden
For the longest time, I believed I could only have a blooming garden in spring and summer, but I was wrong. Many flowers bloom in the fall. So, what are the best fall flowers for your garden?
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7 Benefits Of A Fall Garden
I love spending time in my garden, and I’m often disappointed when all the fun is over at the end of summer. But it doesn’t have to be! A fall garden has many benefits, but just what are they?
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Is A Fall Garden Worth It?
A fall garden is an exciting garden type that has lots of benefits for those who create one. However, does that mean a fall garden is worth it?
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When Does Pollen Season Start (And What To Do When It Does)?
Have you ever wondered when pollen season starts? Knowing this information is incredibly beneficial to anyone who has a pollen allergy. So, here’s when pollen season starts and what to do about it when it does.
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The Truth About Whether Or Not Pollen Is Bad For You
If you’re anything like me, you’ll start sneezing and get itchy at the beginning of pollen season. It’s pretty unpleasant, and I’ve long wondered whether my pollen allergy could be more severe than first thought. But it’s a natural substance, so is pollen actually bad for you?
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Should I Cover My Garden In The Winter
It is essential to take precautionary measures when the cold weather sets in. Some gardeners apply mulch to provide warmth to the plant, while others use synthetic fabrics. Whatever you use, ensure that it does not encourage the growth of weeds and the spread of diseases.
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Does Grass Die In Winter
If you take care of your lawn, most grass varieties do not die in the winter. However, under harsh winter conditions, the grass turns brown and enters a dormant state. Once the temperatures start rising in spring, the grass resumes its growth.
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Will A Tarp Protect Plants From Frost?
During winter, frost is common, especially during nights when temperatures reach the freezing point. If left unattended, the moisture in plants could freeze out, causing damage to plants. One of the ways to prevent this from happening is by covering the plants.
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Winter Fertilizer Numbers Explained
Winter fertilizers (winterizers) usually have high Nitrogen and Potassium quantities. In particular, N to K ratio should be 2:1. For instance, the NPK ratio on the label can be 24:2:12. Notice that the phosphorous level should be minimal since it is not needed during winter.