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Divide and Conquer

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Coral Short

Are you the proud owner of a garden that is at least five years old?  Make a cup of tea and take a long leisurely stroll out into your garden.  Are any of your plants beginning to crowd out their neighbors?  … Continue reading →

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Shrubs: Dead-Heading and Pruning Tips

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

SHRUBS FLOWERING ON WOOD PRODUCED IN CURRENT YEAR These include caryopteris, buddleias, some escallonias, the hardy fuchsias, Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, some hypericums, Indigofera gerardiana, Leycesteria formosa, the golden elders, certain spiraeas, and Tamarix pentandra. In mild districts pruning can be … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Balloons

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Coral Short

This plump alluring blue flower draws the eye in with its’ uniqueness.  The Chinese Bellflower or Balloon Flower is a delicate delight for a permanent perennial in your garden.  It is related to our campanulas but is native to China … Continue reading →

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Flower of the Week: Lavender

Posted on September 5, 2012 by admin

With all the beautiful garden flowers that are currently blooming, we had a tough time selecting just one to honor this week. However, we’ve finally made a decision. Because of its superior performance in the garden, incredible scent and many … Continue reading →

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Compost Tea Anyone?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Coral Short

Part one Many gardeners spend a lot of money at their local garden centres on chemical store-bought liquid fertilizers, but there is a cheaper way to enhance your garden.  Some gardeners even call it liquid gold for plants, but whatever … Continue reading →

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Have You Made Your Gardening Resolutions?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Coral Short
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Every year we have grand dreams for our gardens.  But what can we realistically focus on as gardeners to make our dreams reality.  Here are some solid suggestions for happier healthier gardens for the upcoming year: -Order some seed catalogs … Continue reading →

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