Category Archives: Garden Prep

Keeping The Garden Safe From Snow

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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How To Hire A Qualified Arborist

If developers or neighbors have recently cleared the woods around your property, it’s a good idea to call a well trained arborist in to evaluate the damage. Where trees have been removed, changing wind patterns can make formerly safe trees less secure. Be wary, however, of any arborist…. Continue reading →

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Winter Garden Chores

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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Turn buckets, containers, and pots upside-down so they won’t fill up with water and crack in the next deep freeze. Planted pots won’t be damaged even in a hard freeze, but be sure to empty any water jars that don’t have drainage holes. I put mine on their sides, filling the jars with gazing balls and glass garden ornaments for a bit of winter sparkle. Continue reading →

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Draining Away The Rain

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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One excellent way to take up excess water is with a bio-sponge bed full of plants that enjoy standing water. In order not to create a thirsty monster, choose natives that are accustomed to wet winters and dry summers. For instance, twiggy dogwoods, compact willows, reed grasses and many carexes Continue reading →

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Creative Ways With Weeds

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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Check the library for books that explain how to make safe natural dyes, then experiment freely with roots, bark, stems, seeds, foliage, and petals to discover the beautiful world of natural color hidden in your own backyard. Continue reading →

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