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21Jan

Gardening in January: A Comprehensive Guide

January may be cold and snowy, but it’s an ideal time to plan and prepare for the upcoming growing season. Even though outdoor gardening is limited, there are plenty of tasks to keep you busy. From pruning and maintenance to starting seeds indoors, here’s a guide to help you make the most of your garden in January. 1. Prune Trees and Shrubs With trees and shrubs dormant, January is the perfect time for pruning. Focus on removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches...

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01Dec

Last Things To Do With Your Garden And Plants For The Year

As the gardening season comes to an end, now is the time to complete any last-minute tasks that will prepare your plants, garden, and supplies for the colder months ahead. Here are some tips to help you get ready for winter and get off to a terrific start next spring. Over-Wintering Outdoor Plants If you have any plants such as trees, evergreens, or perennials that did not make it into the ground, do not leave them above ground. Instead plant them in...

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01Nov

Winter Bird Feeders

Winter can still be a fun season for us gardeners, but we just move on to different activities with different focuses. As November rolls in and the garden begins to wind down for the season, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about winter bird feeders. Not only will your garden attract beautiful birds but bird feeders can help you get ongoing bird visits during the winter months. Here are some tips to help you with your winter bird feeders. Setting...

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02Oct

Things To Do In The Garden During October

October is the perfect time to get your garden ready for the next season. Preparing now can make a big difference come springtime. People who have been gardening for years really have a great routine for this. Here are some tips that will help you do the same this month. Clean Up Your Flower Beds It’s really important to clean up your flower beds as much as possible. This gets rid of potentially diseased or insect-infested leaves and debris under your shrubs...

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01Sep

Grapes In Your Backyard

September is a great time for gardeners. We can never stress enough how great it is to plant in the fall. In the fall, your days are warm, your nights are cool. There’s less stress on the plants because you’re not having 40-degree temperatures like some of those really hot summer days. There’s also more moisture because you get more consistent rainfall. All of this aids in excellent root development in trees, shrubs, and perennials. Most plants will put on 40%...

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