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Pruning Lavender

Pruning Lavender

Garden Sense ― Pruning is usually done in the late spring, once you can see your lavender showing new growth.Lavender can look dead, when in fact it is not so wait to see the new growth. There is no need to prune a plant you have just planted.The second year it... (more)
 Carol ― Made popular on Dec 1st, 2009
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The Good Garden Pests

The Good Garden Pests

Garden Sense ― Not all pests are harmful for your garden.Some garden pests, in fact, provide excellent pest control to protect your plants from other quite harmful insects. Isn't nature wonderful? 1) Ladybugs are not only beautiful, but they are one of the best... (more)
 Carol ― Posted on Jul 19th, 2009
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Summer is here!

Garden Sense ― A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. ~James Dent (more)
 Carol ― Posted on Jun 20th, 2009
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Create a new garden plot

Create a new garden plot

Garden Sense ― I detest grass!!! Well.. maybe not grass itself,but cutting grass. Since I do not like to cut grass I prefer to have gardens. To make gardens I have to get rid of the grass! Vicious circle! There is hope though, a technique I heard of a few years ago... (more)
 Carol ― Posted on Apr 23rd, 2009
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Spring Cleaning for Your Garden

Garden Sense ― I really get cabin fever in the winter and so I just can't wait for those first few days in April when it starts to warm up and we are finally getting rain, not snow। This is a good time to start your "outdoor" spring cleaning। As a start you can... (more)
 Carol ― Posted on Apr 23rd, 2009
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Planting a New Vegetable Garden

Garden Sense ― Start planning!What is it you want to grow?Where can you plant?In these times of fiscal restraint the addition of fresh home grown vegetables to your meals will benefit not only your pocket book but your health as well. It makes more sense now to... (more)
 Carol ― Posted on Apr 27th, 2009
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Planting Flowers in Containers

Planting Flowers in Containers

Garden Sense ― "Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers." - Veronica A. ShoffstallContainer growing can be remarkably satisfying especially, but not exclusively, if you have limited space. I love to have... (more)
 Carol ― Made popular on Oct 29th, 2010
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Enviromentally Friendly Weeding

Enviromentally Friendly Weeding

Garden Sense ― Dandelions. Ragweed. Lamb's Quarters. Crabgrass. Plantain. Witch grass. Mustard etc etc....There are many weeds that can invade your lawn. With the new laws in Ontario preventing the use for homeowners of herbicides or any where if you want to go... (more)
 Carol ― Posted on May 19th, 2009
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Great Tomatoes Plants Grown in Containers

Great Tomatoes Plants Grown in Containers

Garden Sense ― If you live in an apartment, townhouse or have a large deck it's easy to grow tomatoes in containers to provide delicious tomatoes right outside your door!Start off by picking out your tomato plants and containers. Cherry and patio tomatoes need at... (more)
 Carol ― Posted on Jun 4th, 2009