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Mulch your way to great soil and happy plants

>> Sunday, December 7, 2008

If you have looked at what kind of soil you're working with, how to improve and feed the soil, transplanting young seedlings and watering, then the next thing to consider is how to keep the water in the soil, right where the plants need it.
I think the best way to prevent moisture loss is to mulch. There are so many materials that we can use as mulch, because essentially any material placed over the soil can be called a mulch.
But because we are gardening organically,

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Acid-Loving Plants

Mulch any acid-loving plants with a thick layer of pine needles each autumn (fall). As they break down the soil becomes more acidic.
Something to be aware of though: pine needles exude a substance that prevents many seeds from germinating. That's one reason why you don't usually see other plants growing under pine trees. For more tips, click here

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The 10 Easiest Vegetables To Start Growing With

>> Thursday, December 4, 2008

Hey there,

By now I'm guessing you've done quite a bit of work setting up your vegetable garden... well, at least a little work???

Have you worked out what kind of soil you've got? Sorted out where your patch is going?

If you have, then I want to share with you my top 10 easiest vegetables to get started with. From my experiece anyway.

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Tips On Transplanting Your Established Plants

>> Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Transplanting other plants. They might be plants you've brought home from your local nursery, or bare-rooted trees, or maybe you have an established plant in your garden that you need to move for some reason.

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Planting Trees

When planting trees, think of them and their locations as the walls and roofs of your outdoor rooms. Always consider their mature size before you plant. For more tips, click here

Growing And Saving Your Own Seeds

What wonder is it to plant a tiny seed and see it burst forth into the world? It is one of my greatest joys in the garden.

Collecting, saving and growing your own seed is one of the best skills a gardener can learn. There are many benefits to growing seed that you have saved yourself from the previous season. Some of the benefits are:

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