Articles and Tips June, 2008

Vines For Your Garden

Photo by Randy Son of RobertVines are climbing or trailing plants that must have support to grow vertically. They may be annual or perennial, evergreen or deciduous, herbaceous or woody. Vines can fit into the tiniest spaces , provided their roots are firmly planted in the soil, and grow vertically and/or horizontally with great flexibility.

Clinging Vines

Clinging vines can attach themselves almost anywhere by …

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The Right Temperature For Your Plants

Besides knowing whether a plant is sun or shade-loving, it is helpful to know the range in which plants thrive in order to decide whether you can successfully grow it in your garden.

There are many places that you can find the temperature zones for Canada and the United States. These countries are divided into 11 regions based on the lowest average temperature, starting from zone 1 (sub arctic) to zone 11 (subtropical).

Cold is …

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Organic Amendments to Add to Your Soil

As an organic gardener, you know that the soil is the most important factor in creating a successful garden. Rich healthy soil means healthy, beautiful blooms and juicy vegetables.

Compost

Compost is made from decayed organic materials such as straw, grass clippings, newspaper, leaves, certain food wastes, spent plants, hay, chipped trees/brush, and farm manures. You can easily make your own compost using a bin, tumbler …

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What Flowers Should I Chose?

Choosing what flowers to put where can be a fun and exciting part of gardening. That said, it can also be one of the most frustrating experiences you’ll ever have. With a huge selection of seeds, plants, and bulbs available, how do you decide what’s best for you?

Research is the best way to figure out what you want and if it’ll work in your garden. There are a ton of …

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