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09
Nov
2009
Enjoying fall but looking toward spring

23 hours ago by joenesgarden

November 8, 2009. There is a certain air of relaxation that accompanies fall gardening, especially when done on a warm fall day. A killing frost finally hit my south-central Connecticut gardens when early morning temperatures fell into the high 20's during the early morning hours of November 7 … unc ...

joene's garden - joenesgarden.com · 1 reference

27
Oct
2009
Planting Bulbs

14 days ago by gwendolyngarden

A host of... pink daffodils. When we plant bulbs, it is unlike almost anything else we do in the garden, in that we cannot see our results and only will see them in the future. We have no guarantees, just a hope that somehow they (and we) will survive the winter and then miraculously, when we need t ...

Gwendolyn's Garden - gwendolyngarden.wordpress.com · 1 reference

25
Oct
2009
Clocks changed… Cold out… It’s BULBS O’CLOCK!

15 days ago by Messing about outside

Spring may seem like a long way off, but now’s the perfect time to get the garden kneelers out and plant some tulips and daffs to brighten up the garden next year. The soil’s sufficiently cooled from the warmth of summer, the first visits from Jack Frost are yet to occur which means the temperature ...

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How to Care for Your Flower Garden

15 days ago by Flower Gardens

Knowing how to care for your flower garden can make a big difference in the look and over-all health of your plants. Here are some simple hints to make your garden bloom with health 1. The essentials must always be given major consideration. Your flower garden must have an adequate supply of water, ...

Flower Gardening Now - flowergardeningnow.com · 2 references

22
Oct
2009
Tips for bulb planting success

18 days ago by Judy Lowe

My instrument of choice in bulb planting is not very high-tech. It’s long been your basic D-handle, round-point shovel. But feeling a little adventurous, I appraised all my soil lifters anew this week while planting a multitude of bulbs I received as presents. The goal: How to best lift the least am ...

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15
Oct
2009
Plant Bulbs Now for Spring Blooms in Crofton

25 days ago by mwoda

(istockphoto.com) As you drive around Crofton Maryland in early spring, the first flower you’ll notice (perhaps even popping through the snow) will probably be a crocus. Soon after, you’ll see stunning gardens and accents of yellow daffodils and blue grape hyacinths… and a few weeks after that, colo ...

Crofton Village Garden Club - croftonvillagegardenclub.com · 1 reference

10
Oct
2009
Gardening Tips – Prepare Your Garden for Winter

30 days ago

One of the things that I hear quite often from friends and family is that they find Winter creeps up on them and they regret not doing any preparation work in the garden to ensure that it still looks its best during the Winter months. It is essential that you prepare your garden for Winter, not only ...

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08
Oct
2009
Fall Landscaping Tips

32 days ago by Tim Sanford

It is fall in Virginia and cool nights are finally upon us! Here are a few useful tips to keep your yard beautiful this fall and prepare for the winter freeze. Dividing Perennials – It is a great time to divide your spring and summer blooming plants. For all the details on how to divide perennials v ...

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Growing daffodils

32 days ago by Kate Bradbury

I've been on a bit of a bulb-buying frenzy lately, and have more bags of narcissus than I know what to do with...

Gardeners' World - blog.gardenersworld.com · 16 references

Garden Therapy: Preventing Creatures From Eating Fall Bulbs

33 days ago by Diane

Ann Whitman, the green goods supervisor at Gardener’s Supply, recently offered some advice for preventing squirrels, deer, and other critters from digging up and destroying your Fall bulbs. Check out her tips below. Squirrels love to dig in newly disturbed soil, so prevent them from exploring by dis ...

Mommy and The World - mommyandworld.com · 1 reference

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