Growing Blackberries and Raspberries
Posted On 17 May 2010 By Cheryl Jones. Under Plant Care.
All blackberry and raspberry plants are self-fertile or self-pollinating.
Although they don't need a pollinator, planting another variety nearby will
increase their fruit production. Erect plants should be planted 3 to 5 feet
apart in full sun in soil with a pH level ... Read More
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Growing Lavender
Posted On 17 May 2010 By Cheryl Jones. Under Gardening.
If you have never grown lavender in your garden or landscape, you are
missing out on the most fragrant plants available. My experience with
lavenders is that they are ever dedicated to making my garden a mysterious,
magical wonderland and me a better ... Read More
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Growing Knockout Roses
Posted On 17 May 2010 By Cheryl Jones. Under Plant Care.
What can you plant in your landscape that will bloom beautifully from spring
through fall? Hands down, the longest blooming period goes to the Knockout
Roses! Here in zone 7, they start blooming around early April and
continue on to late fall. This ... Read More
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Bringing Balance to Your Garden
Posted On 17 May 2010 By Cheryl Jones. Under Gardening.
Bringing the four elements to the garden can open up many avenues into
oneself. Just as Feng shui corrects the positive and negative influences of
interior placement, incorporating the elements of Fire, Water, Air and Earth
can bring balance and peace to the ... Read More
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Gardening with Allergies
Posted On 17 May 2010 By Cheryl Jones. Under Gardening.
Gardening with allergies can be a wonderful experience with some planning.
The low allergy garden is full of beautiful plants that have one thing in
common. They are insect pollinated plants which eliminates wind blown
pollen. There are many, many trees, shrubs and ... Read More
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