SUSTAINABLE GARDEN: “When to Water Plants”

Having a green thumb is not innate, it is a talent that must be earned through hard work, patience and dedicated learning. An easy rule of proper gardening and plant care is to water your plants. But, as with all gardening, even hydrating your garden can lead to complications and poor plant health. To know

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SUSTAINABLE GARDEN: “Know Your Soil”

There are six main soil groups: clay, sandy, silty, peaty, chalky and loamy. They each have different properties and it is important to know these to make the best choices and get the most from your garden. [su_image_carousel source=”media: 1873,1872,1871,1870,1869,1868″ columns=”3″ captions=”yes” image_size=”medium_large”] Clay Soil feels lumpy and is sticky when wet and rock hard when

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SUSTAINABLE GARDEN: “Know Your Sun”

It’s a good idea to know your sun. It’s recommend monitoring your garden beds every hour, from 9AM to 5PM to determine how much sun or shade your garden receives. It’s also best to do this during times specific plants are growing. Daffodils, for example, grow and flower best in full sun, yet they do

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